Which Nitto tire model?

[RussMcB]

Nitto seems to make a lot of different models. Has someone researched them and become familiar with their attributes?

I'm interested in a grippy, mountain run/daily driver tire. I plan to run 11" wheels front and back. I don't think I want a drag tire or something that would be scary in the rain.

Ideally I'd like something like 315F/345R, but thus far I haven't been able to come up with that combination.

Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations. I need to make a decision soon to get them purchased and mounted before the 2015 Mountain Runs and BG C4 Gathering.

I'm open to brands other than Nitto (but probably not willing to spend the money for Michelin Pilot tires).

TIA!

[RICHARD TILL]

Bought Nitto NT555`s for the rear. I bought cheap and cheap is what i got. The worn out GSC`s had more stability.

[Billy Mild]

NT-05's have treated me well. I got a good deal on them. With some heat they hook up well.

They are okay in the rain. I stress Okay. If you can keep your foot out of it they are fine. If the temps are below 50 dont even bother turn the key to full on. They are a high performance summer tire.

[Paul Workman]

Well, seems to me you've laid out some pretty demanding requirements for any tire! But, far as an "all-round" summer tire goes, the standard 555/555r high performance tires are going to be more than sufficient for the MR3, and probably all of your normal to spirited street/highway driving, short perhaps of all-out competition; at least that has been my experience.

See you on the MR3 in about 3 weeks, if all goes as planned!

[Gunny]

I'm running Nitto 555's ... very happy, esp. price/performance ratio. They meet my needs OK.

[batchman]

FWIW I used 555R2 front and Drag Radial tires for my cold and/or wet race tires - not scary at all (considering it was on a Mustang LOL).

They won't be a 20k life, although I expect most folks here age tires out before treadlife is a big concern.

Best,
- Jeff

[USAFPILOT]

like NT-05 here

[RussMcB]

like NT-05 hereThat's a good looking tire, but I'll probably need to drive my car in the rain occasionally, and I don't see a lot of deep tread blocks on the NT05's. :-)

I've decided to go with the Goodyears, partly because their tread pattern looks so good. Feel free to keep this thread alive if it's interesting to folks.

[br3ntray]

To me, the NT555's are a good summer tire. For spirited driver, this tire can give you confidence driving on dry roads, though wet traction is not so good. There's a tendency to hydroplane.

[XfireZ51]

Unfortunate that Nitto doesn't make the Invo in 17s that fit the ZR. I have them on my Z06 wheels and they are a great tire, IMO. They stick, cool tread pattern, rain performance is good. Had them for over 16k miles, and still have plenty of tread. Have u looked at the Vredesteins?

[RussMcB]

<snip> Have u looked at the Vredesteins?While I was doing internet searching (tire shopping), I never came across them, so I never saw their prices or who offered them. Most of my searches lead to common places like Tire Rack, Discount Tires, ebay, etc.

[XfireZ51]

While I was doing internet searching (tire shopping), I never came across them, so I never saw their prices or who offered them. Most of my searches lead to common places like Tire Rack, Discount Tires, ebay, etc.

In your hometown

http://www.butlertire.com/products/Tires/Vredestein/Vredestein_Ultrac_Sessanta_Tires

[USAFPILOT]

That's a good looking tire, but I'll probably need to drive my car in the rain occasionally, and I don't see a lot of deep tread blocks on the NT05's. :-)

I've decided to go with the Goodyears, partly because their tread pattern looks so good. Feel free to keep this thread alive if it's interesting to folks.

I've run them in the rain, they are just fine at 65MPH, at least when they are new. I don't have a lot of miles on mine.

[Johnny5]

I got the nitto 555 for about 660 with warranty. They were cheap, great tread life compared to NT05 but the sidewall is a little soft. I will be driving a lot so i dont mind them but next set I will be going with a more racier tire. I can feel a little roll (similar to body roll only its the sidewalls of the tires.)