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Nitto 555
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Racer
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From: Laurel Md
Nitto 555
Hey guys-
While looking for replacement EMTs for the rear I found that I can get 4 new Nitto 555s for the same as 2 rear EMTs. I think I am going to do this. Has anyone had any BAD experiences with removing EMTs or with Nitto 555s? I have seen people who love the Nittos but also seen people who say Pilots are the best for a c5.
Any input is appreciated! :) Thanks in advance.
While looking for replacement EMTs for the rear I found that I can get 4 new Nitto 555s for the same as 2 rear EMTs. I think I am going to do this. Has anyone had any BAD experiences with removing EMTs or with Nitto 555s? I have seen people who love the Nittos but also seen people who say Pilots are the best for a c5.
Any input is appreciated! :) Thanks in advance.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: highland village texas
Re: Nitto 555 (dendrizzi)
I am looking at tires myself and Nittos are one the choices. what do you all think of the traction (?) ride (?) handling in the rain (?) and have you noticed the tires becoming "hard" with time (?) -- thanks
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Austin Texas
Re: Nitto 555 (david sanders)
i LOVE the grip they give me, no they dont get harder with age, i would like to say 555's wet traction is under no one...i had to avoid a stalled car on a two lane road when it was wet i thought that i was going to end up in a ditch but to my suprise those tires took over and kept me in a straight line. my traction control never had to kick in!!! :eek: :D
Pro
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From: DECATUR ALABAMA
Re: Nitto 555 (TheWoody)
Love my Nitto's. Great price, quite, smooth, good traction, good wear, and look good. My car is a daily driver and is not raced. I have about 5,000 miles on the tires and have been very pleased in all respects.
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From: Orlando FL
Re: Nitto 555 (Rewind61)
Nittos are waaay kewl...the NT555R's (drag tires) my buddy used with decent success in his Miata autocrossing...lil wallflex under supreme turning load but the braking with those things was :eek: eye-popping. I hear the R2's (auto-x version of the 555R) are coming soon...but no release date I am told...I'll wait...my EMT's still have some tread
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From: DFW, TX www.vettestripes.com
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Re: Nitto 555 (TheWoody)
[QUOTE] I have seen people who love the Nittos but also seen people who say Pilots are the best for a c5. QUOTE]
If money is not a big factor, go for M. Pilot.
I love my Nitto since cannot afford M. Pilot. Would save the money for some small mods first ;) :cheers:
If money is not a big factor, go for M. Pilot.
I love my Nitto since cannot afford M. Pilot. Would save the money for some small mods first ;) :cheers:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Ca
Re: Nitto 555 (mike76002)
I've owned a few expensive brands since I had my nitto 555's and none have compared. The 555's are sticky and last forever. I hear Kumho's are 2nd to 555 as far as bang-4-ur-buck goes.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: highland village texas
Re: Nitto 555 (RCswish)
Strange, when i was in Discount Tire and asked about Nittos the response was a quick "you don't want Nittos" --- they suggested Yoks or Pilots. But as i walked out the door a customer who over-heard our conversation grabbed me and said he had some Nittos and really liked them. -- why would Discount Tire downplay a tire they carry?
Burning Brakes
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From: Manchester NH
Re: Nitto 555 (david sanders)
Strange, when i was in Discount Tire and asked about Nittos the response was a quick "you don't want Nittos" --- they suggested Yoks or Pilots. But as i walked out the door a customer who over-heard our conversation grabbed me and said he had some Nittos and really liked them. -- why would Discount Tire downplay a tire they carry?
Burning Brakes
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From: Vegas
Re: Nitto 555 (pburant)
I would not recommend Nittos if you live in very hot climate. I ordered my 555's from TireRack and they were good at first. But they get as slick as runcraps after a few thousand miles. I have talked to several members at lvfbody.com and they have the same problems. Since people everywhere else love the Nittos, I can only contribute the problems to the hot climates here (100+ temp for about 100 days here in Vegas). People seem to have success with Yokohama tires here.