Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Cypress TX
Re: Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance? (vettvert)
I will let you know what I think on Thursday or Friday. I just ordered some should have them Wednesday. I have heard good things about them, so I decided to try them out.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance? (UR2SLW)
They are the best tire for the money for our cars. The compound is real soft so they do grip better than the emt's. You'll lose a lot of road noise also.
I've got 255/40's up front and 285/40's in the back. If I go with these tires again I will get 35's for the rear because there is too much sidewall flex with the 40's. Upgrading swaybars would be another possible fix for me.
Other popular options are BFG's or Michelin Pilots. They cost more but work a little better.
BTW, if you're really into drag racing you can get some Nitto drag radials. I didn't think they'd fit right on our rear rims but I've seen someone who has them on their oem mag. rims and he's real happy with them.
Thanks
I've got 255/40's up front and 285/40's in the back. If I go with these tires again I will get 35's for the rear because there is too much sidewall flex with the 40's. Upgrading swaybars would be another possible fix for me.
Other popular options are BFG's or Michelin Pilots. They cost more but work a little better.
BTW, if you're really into drag racing you can get some Nitto drag radials. I didn't think they'd fit right on our rear rims but I've seen someone who has them on their oem mag. rims and he's real happy with them.
Thanks
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Prescott AZ
St. Jude Donor '04
Re: Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance? (vettvert)
I have them and love them for the money. There not the best out there but there plenty sticky enough and you can do some burnouts at the track without feeling bad. See sig for sizes
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Coral Springs Florida
Re: Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance? (Wicked C5)
I have them on and love'em. Just got back from the Vette -Viper Shootout in Bradebton,Fl and pulled several good 60' times.
Night and Day difference from the GY EMT's. Graet Value ..Get 'em. You WILL like 'em. :yesnod:
Night and Day difference from the GY EMT's. Graet Value ..Get 'em. You WILL like 'em. :yesnod:
Pro
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 555
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From: Las Vegas NV
Re: Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance? (vettvert)
I have them. I have used them on a road course and during the Silver State Classic Challenges. Hold nice up to 159. That's as fast as I got. Best tire for the price.
