Anyone try out the Nitto NT555RII's yet?

EMTNLSS · 05-13-2020, 02:08 AM

https://www.nittotire.com/competitio...g-radial-tire/
Nitto released a updated version of the NT555R and it looks like it could be a pretty good tire that provides good dry traction and some wet traction. There is some people on Mustang6G that have gotten it and it seems to be getting some good reviews over there. I'm running NT555G2's on my car right now and they're getting pretty worn and am thinking of replacing the rears with this tire.

*Joshinator99* · 05-13-2020, 07:07 AM

I’m running the NT555R drag radials now and like them. Interested to see what the differences are.

grampa_ss · 05-13-2020, 08:15 AM

I'll get them next year (as I'm on a new set of 555Rs now). Definitely like the new "W" speed rating - good up to 168.

KingLT1 · 05-13-2020, 09:47 AM

Justin Keith(Stangkillr on YT) just put a set on his HC Charger. Said they hook better then the Street R's on that he had on his Challenger. I will be buying a set soon as my 555r's are shot.

wise · 05-13-2020, 04:16 PM

Curious to see how these do. I had 555R's on my '97 Z28 and they were great, even did alright in rain and cooler weather as long as you didn't push them. These look much more street friendly.

Kerry · 05-13-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Justin Keith(Stangkillr on YT) just put a set on his HC Charger. Said they hook better then the Street R's on that he had on his Challenger. I will be buying a set soon as my 555r's are shot.

Your talking the mickey tomson Correct?

KingLT1 · 05-14-2020, 05:58 PM

Yes...I think what he said might apply to the street but not at the track. I don't think anything will outperform Street R's at the track in a drag radial.

Kerry · 05-14-2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Yes...I think what he said might apply to the street but not at the track. I don't think anything will outperform Street R's at the track in a drag radial.

Thanks

The_Dudebozo · 05-16-2020, 01:12 AM

Jegs has these tires in various setups if anyone is having a hard time locating.

cmitchell17 · 05-16-2020, 12:24 PM

Looks like they are "marketed" to be more of a street friendly update of the 555R? Especially if they are rating them at 100 treadwear. Looks like a lot of marketing hype, but the really good news is that it looks like they come in all kinds of sizes including our stock size so they will properly fit a SS stock wheel.

KingLT1 · 05-19-2020, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitchell17

Looks like they are "marketed" to be more of a street friendly update of the 555R? Especially if they are rating them at 100 treadwear. Looks like a lot of marketing hype, but the really good news is that it looks like they come in all kinds of sizes including our stock size so they will properly fit a SS stock wheel.

They are marketed as a overall improvement in dry traction. Both are 100 wear. The 305/35/20 fits the stock wheel fine.

BDPhoto519 · 05-22-2020, 01:30 AM

I thought a 305 was too wide for the 9.5" stock SS wheel according to most tire calculator recommendations?

Choda · 05-22-2020, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Justin Keith(Stangkillr on YT) just put a set on his HC Charger. Said they hook better then the Street R's on that he had on his Challenger. I will be buying a set soon as my 555r's are shot.

I’d like to see a true comparison. I have a feeling he is a bit jaded about the review when he has a pallet full of tires. Know what I mean.

*Joshinator99* · 05-22-2020, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BDPhoto519

I thought a 305 was too wide for the 9.5" stock SS wheel according to most tire calculator recommendations?

Nittos tend to run a hair narrower. There are a couple of threads about guys running the NT555R in 305 size on stock SS rear wheels. I’m running them and they are great.

05-13-2020, 02:08 AM	#1
EMTNLSS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 500	Anyone try out the Nitto NT555RII's yet? https://www.nittotire.com/competitio...g-radial-tire/ Nitto released a updated version of the NT555R and it looks like it could be a pretty good tire that provides good dry traction and some wet traction. There is some people on Mustang6G that have gotten it and it seems to be getting some good reviews over there. I'm running NT555G2's on my car right now and they're getting pretty worn and am thinking of replacing the rears with this tire. __________________ 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic \| A8 \| Jet Black Interior \| NPP Exhaust Current Mods: Catch Can \| aFe Lowering Springs \| GM 2nd Gen Splitter \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| MRR FS02 Wheels \| Flowmaster Exhaust \| Dark Tail Lights \| Diode Dynamics Sidemarkers \| Roto Fab \| Solar TB \| PRAY Ported IM \| BMR \| PRAY Tune Upcoming Mods:

05-13-2020, 07:07 AM	#2
Joshinator99 Moderator Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 6,201	I’m running the NT555R drag radials now and like them. Interested to see what the differences are. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, ATI 8L90, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors & BB HPFP, TooHighPSI/Katech port injection, 15” conversion 1066 WHP STD/1027 SAE, 9.10@152.5 (new times coming)

05-13-2020, 08:15 AM	#3
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,102	I'll get them next year (as I'm on a new set of 555Rs now). Definitely like the new "W" speed rating - good up to 168. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

05-13-2020, 09:47 AM	#4
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,561	Justin Keith(Stangkillr on YT) just put a set on his HC Charger. Said they hook better then the Street R's on that he had on his Challenger. I will be buying a set soon as my 555r's are shot. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

05-13-2020, 04:16 PM	#5
wise Drives: 1SS/1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 388	Curious to see how these do. I had 555R's on my '97 Z28 and they were great, even did alright in rain and cooler weather as long as you didn't push them. These look much more street friendly. __________________

05-14-2020, 05:58 PM	#7
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,561	Yes...I think what he said might apply to the street but not at the track. I don't think anything will outperform Street R's at the track in a drag radial. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

05-16-2020, 01:12 AM	#9
The_Dudebozo Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: The 805 (central coast cali) Posts: 111 View My Garage	Jegs has these tires in various setups if anyone is having a hard time locating. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS A8 MRC NPP Sunroof. Addons: Stainless Works Redline axle back exhaust, Chevrolet cold air intake, C7 sideskirts/front splitter, Diode dynamics side markers

05-16-2020, 12:24 PM	#10
cmitchell17 Drives: 17 2SS, 8L90, Cam, Heads, E85 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 1,213	Looks like they are "marketed" to be more of a street friendly update of the 555R? Especially if they are rating them at 100 treadwear. Looks like a lot of marketing hype, but the really good news is that it looks like they come in all kinds of sizes including our stock size so they will properly fit a SS stock wheel.

05-22-2020, 01:30 AM	#12
BDPhoto519 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 90	I thought a 305 was too wide for the 9.5" stock SS wheel according to most tire calculator recommendations? __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Redline Edition

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