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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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I have a stock 99 daily driver. Mostly highway miles. I need tires. one dealer told me that Nitto 555's would work well. Does anyone have any experience with them. I have a spare and jack.
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Have the Goodyear GS D3s now. They have been very good on a DD. But I'm thinking of the Nitto 555s next.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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I had 555 streets before and liked them alot....have the 555R2 now and like them better.

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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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We are running Nitto 555RII as well (285/35 ZR18 & 305/35 ZR18). They are fantastic at the track & great on dry roads, but we avoid driving in the rain.
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Try this guy...http://www.lincolntiresonline.com/pages/1/index.htm


His name is Kevin.....I got a smokin deal on my Michelin Pilot 335's from him....
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Just got a set of Firestone Wide Ovals and love'em. Miles ahead of the GY F1s.
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I'm on my second set of the Nitto 555's and will buy a 3rd when the time comes. I get about 35k a set on my daily driver.
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I'm on my second set of the Nitto 555's and will buy a 3rd when the time comes. I get about 35k a set on my daily driver.
Nitto 555Rs? & 35,000 miles?
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Nitto 555's and Nitto 555R's are no the same tire.
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Try this guy...http://www.lincolntiresonline.com/pages/1/index.htm


His name is Kevin.....I got a smokin deal on my Michelin Pilot 335's from him....
Nothing on site (under construction) and e-bay store doesn't exist?
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Nothing on site (under construction) and e-bay store doesn't exist?

hmmm..I know his Ebay store was down for a bit....if you click on contact it will take you to his email...may wanna shoot him an email with what you want...good luck...sorry the link didnt work out for ya
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