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Old 02-12-2024, 09:19 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Fenmore View Post
Has anyone tried the Nitto NT555 G2? They seem to have a similar rating to the Conti ECS 2 and a little less expensive.
Not the same animal, but I went from Goodyear to Nitto on my truck and the Nitto are superior to me on that platform.
I do understand I will not get everything, that is why I listed them in terms of importance. The Toyo's and the Nitto 555 R2 I have ruled out. I want something a little more rounded.
I'm basically considering all the ones listed above plus the Cup 2 Michelins and the Nitto NT555 G2.
Michelin Cup 2s are expensive racing tires that you also need to build heat into before you can get to their maximum performance, which, again, is hardly ideal for the street. They will also pick up every rock (like the Goodyear SC3Rs on the ZL1 1LE) and throw it at the side skirts and the rocker panel.

The Nitto 555 G2 isn't even in the same ballpark with the PS4S or the (new) Conti ECS 02, I have not seen positive reviews about it from high performance car owners who push their cars. Even Golf GTI and Ecoboost Mustang owners indicate that it doesn't have enough dry grip, now think about how much torque your supercharged Camaro puts down.
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