View Full Version : Got New Tires!!


Bamablocker
05-15-2008, 12:16 PM
okay, so yesterday i got some new tires. i got the Nitto NT 555. anybody that knows about this tire gimme some comments, please. i like them haven't used them so, pointers?

Bamablocker
05-15-2008, 12:33 PM
bump

RotaryP7
05-15-2008, 12:45 PM
Ah, I don't have them but I have used them. My cousin has them on his Eclipse. Good tires imo. And I say this because where he lives, the roads are crap.

Bamablocker
05-15-2008, 12:48 PM
well the streets are nice and smooth over here so i guess i'll like them.

architect
05-15-2008, 01:33 PM
Pointers, on tires?

Bamablocker
05-15-2008, 02:49 PM
^^ what do you mean?

Endor
05-15-2008, 04:55 PM
Isn't the best time to ask for comments and feedback on a product before you buy it?

Renesis07
05-15-2008, 05:20 PM
Isn't the best time to ask for comments and feedback on a product before you buy it?

agree

wassup_nuthin
05-15-2008, 05:28 PM
Best street tires in the world bf good. g-force kdw's 2...FTW! Ive not had a tire outperform these! Had a buddy w/ nittos and they were ok...

Wind Dance
05-15-2008, 05:39 PM
Best street tires in the world bf good. g-force kdw's 2...FTW! Ive not had a tire outperform these! Had a buddy w/ nittos and they were ok...

There are alot of better tires in the world than BFG KDW2.. Hell theres alot better tires out there than there KD. General's UHP which are cheaper and outperform BFG KDW2s.

TO the previous.. NT-555 are very nice tires.. great grip, adq. wet traction, but some say they have a softer than desired sidewall.

Bamablocker
05-15-2008, 09:47 PM
well i reviewed them on other sites, i was just seein what ppl on RX8 club thought about it.

Renesis07
05-16-2008, 12:41 AM
I just bought the kuhmos for 101 each :lol: screw it.

Fanman
05-16-2008, 02:13 AM
Decent tires. Good all around abilities, and good street tires. Not necessarily the best as a track tire, as there are a lot of other tires that give better overall traction, but as an everyday street tire they are fine.

Ike
05-16-2008, 02:24 AM
well i reviewed them on other sites, i was just seein what ppl on RX8 club thought about it.

They're decent tires all around. They have better than average wear compared to other comparable tires IME, but the sidewalls are pretty squishy. Dry and wet traction is nothing special but adequate and they may even be a little scary in a RWD car in the wet.

ЯX-8
05-16-2008, 02:31 AM
Great tires! A+ I got them on my car, and can't say anything bad about them. Plus, they are ZR rated, they are great in the rain/heat..

Bamablocker
05-16-2008, 01:04 PM
cool

wassup_nuthin
05-16-2008, 02:11 PM
[QUOTE=Wind Dance;2464984]There are alot of better tires in the world than BFG KDW2.. Hell theres alot better tires out there than there KD. General's UHP which are cheaper and outperform BFG KDW2s.

I was being sarcastic.....I just like these the best.... My buddy has UHP and they are not better soft ass sidwalls blow out.

Yokohama ADVAN A046 13 93% 7.2 7.7 8.2 9.4 9.4 9.4 N/A N/A N/A 7.3 6.8 5.4 1,021,280
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 6 97% 8.0 8.4 8.5 9.0 9.2 9.0 N/A N/A N/A 7.8 6.6 7.9 8,094,128
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 11 94% 7.9 8.0 8.2 8.8 9.0 8.8 N/A N/A N/A 7.3 6.7 7.1 6,606,089
Yokohama Parada Spec-2 16 92% 7.7 7.4 7.5 8.8 9.0 8.8 N/A N/A N/A 7.3 6.7 7.0 4,552,599
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 31 85% 7.1 6.4 6.7 8.8 9.0 8.8 N/A N/A N/A 6.2 5.6 6.7 2,105,334
Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval 1 100% 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.9 8.7 N/A N/A N/A 8.3 8.1 8.3 1,211,387
Bridgestone Potenza RE750 5 98% 8.1 8.3 8.4 8.6 8.9 8.7 N/A N/A N/A 8.0 7.8 8.0 6,470,247
Bridgestone Expedia S-01 12 94% 7.4 7.8 7.9 8.6 8.9 8.9 N/A N/A N/A 7.5 7.6 6.6 231,925
Yokohama ADVAN A043 29 87% 7.3 6.3 6.2 8.7 8.9 8.9 N/A N/A N/A 7.6 7.7 5.0 461,460
General Exclaim UHP 1 100% 8.3 8.5 8.5 8.2 8.8 8.3

wassup_nuthin
05-16-2008, 02:13 PM
well that chart came out wrong.. lol owell.. Have fun w/ your new tires!!

DaveCM203
05-16-2008, 08:52 PM
I had them. They liked to have a couple of extra pounds of air in them for the best performance. Not the best in the rain. They wore very evenly. The grip was good, predictable, and consistent through out the tire life. Well, my opinion anyway. I was about to buy another set but got a good deal on the Kumho Ecsta SPT. They were a little more than the 555's but I do like them much better so far. The tires I replace the 555's with were Bridgstone Potenzas. Those tire sucked. Hated them.

Bamablocker
05-16-2008, 11:36 PM
what is the recommended psi?

Razz1
05-23-2008, 08:14 PM
Check the tire!

Doh!

kersh4w
05-23-2008, 08:19 PM
arent nitto 555s for drag racing? or is that just the nitto 555r?

DGenR8
05-25-2008, 02:11 AM
Awesome brand choice! Enjoy!

Joe_914
05-26-2008, 04:19 PM
Hmph,

I put Hankook Ventus RS-2 on my car. I like them and that's what is important. :lol:

Great grip, great wear, and fairly quite good in rain. Tire choice depends on intended use.

Road race, Autocross, drift, dare I say street race, or going to the grocery store for beer.

I like 37 PSI because that's what the tire pyrometer says works best for my car.

YaXMaNGTO
05-26-2008, 04:36 PM
Check the tire!

Doh!

Check the tire for the recommended psi? What?

YaXMaNGTO
05-26-2008, 04:43 PM
arent nitto 555s for drag racing? or is that just the nitto 555r?

Yes, 555r is a drag radial. It's not the highest performing drag radial, but it's the friendliest one for a daily driver because if run into rain, you may not die.

jayrite
05-26-2008, 05:07 PM
There are alot of good tire choices out there. If you want maximum grip out of a street/track tire go with falken azenis rt615's.They are excellent both wet and dry.I just switched to these 1 mth ago coming from bridgestone potenza's and i am thoroughly impressed.

CarAndDriver
05-26-2008, 08:09 PM
I use Kumho Ecsta SPTs and they are great for daily driving. I'd get something like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions or Michelin PS2 (if they come in our size).

Bamablocker
05-27-2008, 11:37 AM
well bad news. my dad had to give them up because he saw some Falken's with a better warranty. but i don't know which ones he bought.

Myriad
05-27-2008, 11:48 AM
I use Kumho Ecsta SPTs and they are great for daily driving. I'd get something like the Bridgestone RE050A pole positions or Michelin PS2 (if they come in our size).

Ditto for me. They're a bit bumpy when the tires are cold, but other than that I can't find too much to complain about.

1.3L
05-27-2008, 05:04 PM
okay, so yesterday i got some new tires. i got the Nitto NT 555. anybody that knows about this tire gimme some comments, please. i like them haven't used them so, pointers?


How are your new tires for road noise? Are they quieter than the OEM tires, such as the Bridgestone Potenza?

1.3L

Bamablocker
05-29-2008, 09:32 AM
^^ actually don't have them any more, had to get Falkens. i think they are the 912 or something like that.