555r on c6 base
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Racer
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From: indianapolis indiana
555r on c6 base
Anyone run the Nitto 555r drag radial on their c6? Car is heads cam intake ls2 around 500whp, it’ll be a 275/40/17 tire. I see a lot of guys run the nt05 looking for opinions on the 555r trying to decide between the two Nitto drag radials. Only looking for nittos since they’ll see mostly street driving so mickeys are out.
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Racer
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Yeah I have been leaning nt05 but so many of the mustang and Camaro guys like the 555rs I figured I’d find out what other vette guys thought.
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I drive 160 miles round trip to drag race at Atlanta and have no problem even in light rain with the NT05 and they are much better as far as 60' times are concered. Mustangs are heavier and have less low RPM torque so they can/do well with the 555's.
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Racer
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That makes sense how do you like the nt05s?
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Racer
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Their only 195$ a tire for a 275/40/17 right now and I’m putting them on a set of 9.5 17inch c4 zr1 wheels
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