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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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Does anyone have any experience with Nitto 555 Extreme's (255/40/ZR17 fronts and 285/35/ZR18 rears)? They are going on the stock 2000 rims. I realize these tires are wider than stock and wonder if I should expect any traction problems or weird looking setup. Would appreciate any help I could get. Thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 06:32 AM
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Does anyone have any experience with Nitto 555 Extreme's
I have experience with about 3-4 other threads on the subject between here and General ;) :D
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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I am running them. They are a good tire! No complaints! :cheers:
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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I like mine; but with the oversize, lower profile sizes that you are considering, you might be in for a harsher ride.
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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I am running them. They are a good tire! No complaints! :cheers:
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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I am running thoseact sizes on factory magnesium rims with no complaints about the ride quality. The look is also quite beefy. With my added performance and the cold weather it is tricky to hook up the rears though. Kind of like when I used to ride my "Big Wheels" as a kid, lots of slip and sliding. You need to ease into them before nailing it otherwise you will go sideways. :chevy
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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I am running these on my '98in south florida and i like the stickyness and ride better than the goodyears :auto:
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