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2012OrangeVert · 03-15-2017, 10:12 PM

Just thinking of upgrading my Pirelli P Zero 275/40/20's. I am staying 20 inch tire. Just wanting to know what you think is the best for taking off from a dead stop. I am not considering drag radials because I do occasionally drive in rain. And will take my car on road trips. Wanting a tire as close to a drag radial as possible , but still can be driven on trips and in rain.

Bo White · 03-15-2017, 10:37 PM

Nitto 555r

2012OrangeVert · 03-15-2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Nitto 555r

Hmmm. Well that's a drag radial Bo. But I ran drag radials before. I just want to be able to safely drive in rain. And take long trips too without blowing a tire. Can this tire do that Bo?

Bo White · 03-16-2017, 01:05 AM

Out of the drag radials that are out they will do it better than the rest. The R888 tires do well too.

djcolopi · 03-16-2017, 01:24 AM

Last year I daily drove on NT05R's and drove with them in the rain, just need to take your time and be smart. Put on a little over 10,000miles and multiple launches. I am now currently using NT555R's and they actually have treadwear unlike the NT05R's.

GRNFLSH · 03-16-2017, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by djcolopi

I am now currently using NT555R's and they actually have treadwear unlike the NT05R's.

Does this mean the NT55R's are wearing better than the NT05R's, lasting longer?

2012OrangeVert · 03-16-2017, 09:28 AM

Looking at these to see if they would work, so I don't have to go to a drag radial.

djcolopi · 03-16-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GRNFLSH

Does this mean the NT55R's are wearing better than the NT05R's, lasting longer?

Yes, they should; however, due to the weather I have not put many miles on them so far this year.

bayarea408 · 03-16-2017, 11:37 AM

im on NT05, not the R compound. Works ok for the street been on since last june still look great. They hold 80% of the time i stab it down low. longer you drive hotter they get better they act.

Pro Stock John · 03-16-2017, 01:01 PM

555R drag radial. They are pretty hard, one step better than stock in my opinion. I would never run stock tires at high power levels... can bust the tires loose even from a roll... Not at good thing.

2012OrangeVert · 03-16-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

555R drag radial. They are pretty hard, one step better than stock in my opinion. I would never run stock tires at high power levels... can bust the tires loose even from a roll... Not at good thing.

Ok both you and Bo recommend the nitro 555r. I'm listening. I just wish there was a non drag radial that would take off very close to the same as the drag radial. Maybe it's a pipe dream. Lol. Going to take my time and keep listening and researching. How do the 555r's do on road trips?

Bo White · 03-16-2017, 06:25 PM

I get low 1.7 60fts out of the regular 555 tires but that's prepped.

2012OrangeVert · 03-16-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bayarea408

im on NT05, not the R compound. Works ok for the street been on since last june still look great. They hold 80% of the time i stab it down low. longer you drive hotter they get better they act.

Haven't looked at those yet. I will check them out. Ever drove them in rain?

2012OrangeVert · 03-17-2017, 12:46 AM

Was looking at these.

03-15-2017, 10:12 PM	#1
2012OrangeVert Drives: 2012 Orange 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saint Louis, Mo. Posts: 227 View My Garage	What's the best street friendly tire for racing from a dig? Just thinking of upgrading my Pirelli P Zero 275/40/20's. I am staying 20 inch tire. Just wanting to know what you think is the best for taking off from a dead stop. I am not considering drag radials because I do occasionally drive in rain. And will take my car on road trips. Wanting a tire as close to a drag radial as possible , but still can be driven on trips and in rain.

03-16-2017, 01:24 AM	#5
djcolopi Drives: @orange_maro Join Date: May 2014 Location: MD Posts: 1,036 View My Garage	Last year I daily drove on NT05R's and drove with them in the rain, just need to take your time and be smart. Put on a little over 10,000miles and multiple launches. I am now currently using NT555R's and they actually have treadwear unlike the NT05R's. __________________ Instagram @orange_maro_

03-16-2017, 09:28 AM	#7
2012OrangeVert Drives: 2012 Orange 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saint Louis, Mo. Posts: 227 View My Garage	Looking at these to see if they would work, so I don't have to go to a drag radial. Attached Images

03-16-2017, 01:01 PM	#10
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	555R drag radial. They are pretty hard, one step better than stock in my opinion. I would never run stock tires at high power levels... can bust the tires loose even from a roll... Not at good thing. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

03-17-2017, 12:46 AM	#14
2012OrangeVert Drives: 2012 Orange 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Saint Louis, Mo. Posts: 227 View My Garage	Was looking at these. Attached Images

03-15-2017, 10:37 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,020	Nitto 555r

03-16-2017, 01:05 AM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,020	Out of the drag radials that are out they will do it better than the rest. The R888 tires do well too.

03-16-2017, 11:37 AM	#9
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	im on NT05, not the R compound. Works ok for the street been on since last june still look great. They hold 80% of the time i stab it down low. longer you drive hotter they get better they act.

03-16-2017, 06:25 PM	#12
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,020	I get low 1.7 60fts out of the regular 555 tires but that's prepped.