Nitto tires question

Humphry · December 10th, 2008, 06:26 PM

If the best combination rims for the 2005+ is 18x10 rear and 18x9 front, I have a question about the Nitto tires.

American muscle says "best fit" is 285/40-18 rear and 255/45-18. It offers these sizes in the Nitto555 tire. But when I was shopping around on the site and saw other Nitto's (not that size), there were actual drag radials.

The 555 does not say it's a drag radial. Is it? Is the 555 what I want?

07stanggt · December 10th, 2008, 06:28 PM

There is a 555 regular and a 555 drag radial. I think one ends in s and the drag radial is 555r or something. So yea the 555s or just 555, i cant remember thats a street tire and what you want.

07stanggt · December 10th, 2008, 06:31 PM

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Humphry · December 10th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Thanks Rich. You've been a lot of help. Yes, that is the one I was looking at. I just wanted to make sure that was the right one.

07stanggt · December 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM

here is a drag radial, it ends in r.

NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radial (305/35-18) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Humphry · December 10th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Why would I want one over the other?

Humphry · December 10th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Well I might be able to answer my own question. The r tires are good for 15k street miles.

07stanggt · December 10th, 2008, 06:46 PM

drag radial is just that, its for drag racing. its a softer rubber, very soft, and i think softer sidewall for traction launching the car. They are great for the drag strip.

Some guys drive around on drag radials all the time and say they like it.

I have mickey thompson drag radials for the track, but i wouldnt own them as my everyday tire. They suck in the rain, truly, be careful in the rain no matter what anyone tells you. and they dont corner as well as my regular nittos. Plus they would last as long as a regular tire becuase of the real soft compound.

usafimj · December 10th, 2008, 07:07 PM

I have the 255/45 and 285/40 Nitto555 and they are great

GOTTORQ · December 10th, 2008, 08:30 PM

these are my nitto 555s on 18x10/18x9 (285/255)

Humphry · December 10th, 2008, 09:12 PM

GOTTRQ, I've seen those pics before and it definitely makes me want them. Looks great.

MamaStang · December 10th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Love my AM wheels and tires! Nitto 555's are awesome!

Jucostud · December 10th, 2008, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by Humphry

If the best combination rims for the 2005+ is 18x10 rear and 18x9 front, I have a question about the Nitto tires.

American muscle says "best fit" is 285/40-18 rear and 255/45-18. It offers these sizes in the Nitto555 tire. But when I was shopping around on the site and saw other Nitto's (not that size), there were actual drag radials.

The 555 does not say it's a drag radial. Is it? Is the 555 what I want?

who said the best combination was an 18?

Bhblondguy · December 10th, 2008, 11:43 PM

I drive everyday on a nitto 555r drag radial 305/40/18 it is a great street tire/drag tire. If you are needing traction, it will do the trick on the street and it is ok at the track.

Jucostud · December 10th, 2008, 11:54 PM

^^^not from my experience! It was awesome on the track. 5K launches FTW!

weldreth · December 10th, 2008, 11:57 PM

so a 305 rear tire fits lowered cars or stock springs with no rub??^^^

qwik48r · December 10th, 2008, 11:58 PM

^^^ doesnt have nitrous

qwik48r · December 10th, 2008, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by weldreth

so a 305 rear tire fits lowered cars or stock springs with no rub??^^^

yea lady it does

Jucostud · December 11th, 2008, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by weldreth

so a 305 rear tire fits lowered cars or stock springs with no rub??^^^

weldreth · December 11th, 2008, 12:27 AM

nice stud, and no talkie u have a camaro j/k

i do to

December 10th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#1
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 225 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nitto tires question If the best combination rims for the 2005+ is 18x10 rear and 18x9 front, I have a question about the Nitto tires. American muscle says "best fit" is 285/40-18 rear and 255/45-18. It offers these sizes in the Nitto555 tire. But when I was shopping around on the site and saw other Nitto's (not that size), there were actual drag radials. The 555 does not say it's a drag radial. Is it? Is the 555 what I want?

December 10th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#9
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have the 255/45 and 285/40 Nitto555 and they are great __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

December 10th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#10
GOTTORQ Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT/CS BLK 13.7@ 103mph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 600 iTrader: 0 reviews	these are my nitto 555s on 18x10/18x9 (285/255) __________________ Stage 2 Mutha Thumprs,FRPP 4.10s, Pypes O/R X pipe, Violator axleback, JLT CAI, GT500 spoiler, 18x9/18x10 (255/285) H&R lowering springs Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

December 10th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#12
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,530 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Love my AM wheels and tires! Nitto 555's are awesome! __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

December 10th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#15
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^not from my experience! It was awesome on the track. 5K launches FTW! __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

December 10th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#2
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	There is a 555 regular and a 555 drag radial. I think one ends in s and the drag radial is 555r or something. So yea the 555s or just 555, i cant remember thats a street tire and what you want.

December 10th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#3
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 Tire (285/40-18) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

December 10th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#4
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 225 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks Rich. You've been a lot of help. Yes, that is the one I was looking at. I just wanted to make sure that was the right one.

December 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#5
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	here is a drag radial, it ends in r. NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radial (305/35-18) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

December 10th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#6
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 225 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why would I want one over the other?

December 10th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#7
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 225 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I might be able to answer my own question. The r tires are good for 15k street miles.

December 10th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#8
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	drag radial is just that, its for drag racing. its a softer rubber, very soft, and i think softer sidewall for traction launching the car. They are great for the drag strip. Some guys drive around on drag radials all the time and say they like it. I have mickey thompson drag radials for the track, but i wouldnt own them as my everyday tire. They suck in the rain, truly, be careful in the rain no matter what anyone tells you. and they dont corner as well as my regular nittos. Plus they would last as long as a regular tire becuase of the real soft compound.

December 10th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#11
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 225 iTrader: 0 reviews	GOTTRQ, I've seen those pics before and it definitely makes me want them. Looks great.

December 10th, 2008, 11:43 PM	#14
Bhblondguy Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	I drive everyday on a nitto 555r drag radial 305/40/18 it is a great street tire/drag tire. If you are needing traction, it will do the trick on the street and it is ok at the track.

December 10th, 2008, 11:57 PM	#16
weldreth Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD Posts: 241 iTrader: 0 reviews	so a 305 rear tire fits lowered cars or stock springs with no rub??^^^

December 10th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#17
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^^ doesnt have nitrous __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

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December 11th, 2008, 12:27 AM	#20
weldreth Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD Posts: 241 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice stud, and no talkie u have a camaro j/k i do to

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