Are Nitto 555's That Poor ?
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Are Nitto 555's That Poor ?
Have a chance to upgrade my rims to 19." I can get a good deal on Nitto 555's with that or Falken GRB FK451. Unfortunatley they don't carry the Toyo T1S Should I hold out for the Toyo's ? Are the Nitto's or Falkens that poor in terms of traction ?
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falkens are the best bang for your buck. The 451s had overall good reviews, I have had experience with both (on falkens 451s now). I don't like nittos if you're looking for bang for your buck falkens or kumhos are good.
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All the reports I've read from people with experience evaluating high performance tires indicate that the Nitto 555s are indeed that poor. I'd say they should be avoided unless they're free - then just use them to hold your wheels off the ground until you can buy real performance tires.
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I have Nitto-555s and I don't have a problem with them--but I am able to break the rears loose around curves in a 'controlled' fashion--so I wouldn't go for them if you are into competition or drive fast in inclement weather. Next time around I'll try some other brand.
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
I have Nitto-555s and I don't have a problem with them--but I am able to break the rears loose around curves in a 'controlled' fashion--so I wouldn't go for them if you are into competition or drive fast in inclement weather. Next time around I'll try some other brand.
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Have a chance to upgrade my rims to 19." I can get a good deal on Nitto 555's with that or Falken GRB FK451. Unfortunatley they don't carry the Toyo T1S Should I hold out for the Toyo's ? Are the Nitto's or Falkens that poor in terms of traction ?
I have Nitto 555's and love them. Not the greatest rain tire though.
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Thanks for the advice. I wound up going for the Toyo T1-S's. Got them for around the same price. I really would rather have a highperformance summer tire, than a hi-po all season tire. Here in cali. there is just no need for all season tires, and I am not willing to trade off the traction benefite of a summer tire.
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Originally Posted by flipstream
Good choice w/ the TOYO's... I ordered Toyo Proxes4 w/ my wheels...
Toyo Proxes 4 is the low end of Toyo's is what I heard. Correct me if I'm wrong but they told me that If I were to get Proxes 4 I rather get Nitto 555's.
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I have the Nitto 555s cause they were free. Okay in good weather (I liked the Falkens on my Miata better though) be VERY careful when wet, snowy or even extremely cold and dry. They do however beat the snot out of the potenzas
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I have the Nitto 555s cause they were free. Okay in good weather (I liked the Falkens on my Miata better though) be VERY careful when wet, snowy or even extremely cold and dry. They do however beat the snot out of the potenzas
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Originally Posted by Gambitx
Nittos are made by TOYO its all the same ****, same tread where everything
Even IF the Nitto tires are manufactured by a subsidiary of Toyo, it's ridiculous to suggest they're the "same tires". Each Nitto model will be manufactured to different specs, price targets, performance targets, and buyer targets - and I'd guarantee that Toyo would not let Nitto have the exact same tires as their premium performance tires like the T1-S or RA-1.
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Originally Posted by Outlaws eXtreme
Hope you mean the S02s, not the S03s... :P
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