Nitto NT05 vs 555R - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

SillyB · 02-07-2011

I am deciding between the Nitto NT05 & 555R. I have searched the forum, as well as all over the internet and found good reviews of both tires. The problem is that there are people in both camps with pros and cons, but most of the info I found was not specific to ZR-1s, or even Vettes. I was pretty set on the 05s, but now I'm not sure.

Has anyone had experience with both of these tires to compare and contrast?

My Z has 4:11 gears, Borla Exhaust, a homebrew of the DRM 500/415 package and a few other little upgrades. I have hard, old Sumis right now and I can't stand the way I break loose in 1-2 & even 3 if I hit it hard. I drive about 2,000-3,000 miles a year in sunny SoCal. I might see one day in the rain per year. I don't do the track or the strip, but I do enjoy stoplight challenges and 0-90 on the freeway on-ramps.

I also live near the foothills and like to do some canyon driving.

If I go with the 555R will I lose the grip on turns in exchange for the sticky launches? Other people have said that the 05 won't launch as well, but is better in turns. Also I have heard both claimed to wear longer than the other, but I realize neither is great. Price difference is like $15, and both are in stock sizes and available today.

Anyone care to make recommendations? Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

02-07-2011	#1
SillyB Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 31	Nitto NT05 vs 555R I am deciding between the Nitto NT05 & 555R. I have searched the forum, as well as all over the internet and found good reviews of both tires. The problem is that there are people in both camps with pros and cons, but most of the info I found was not specific to ZR-1s, or even Vettes. I was pretty set on the 05s, but now I'm not sure. Has anyone had experience with both of these tires to compare and contrast? My Z has 4:11 gears, Borla Exhaust, a homebrew of the DRM 500/415 package and a few other little upgrades. I have hard, old Sumis right now and I can't stand the way I break loose in 1-2 & even 3 if I hit it hard. I drive about 2,000-3,000 miles a year in sunny SoCal. I might see one day in the rain per year. I don't do the track or the strip, but I do enjoy stoplight challenges and 0-90 on the freeway on-ramps. I also live near the foothills and like to do some canyon driving. If I go with the 555R will I lose the grip on turns in exchange for the sticky launches? Other people have said that the 05 won't launch as well, but is better in turns. Also I have heard both claimed to wear longer than the other, but I realize neither is great. Price difference is like $15, and both are in stock sizes and available today. Anyone care to make recommendations? Thanks for sharing your wisdom!