Tires?

08RoushGT · June 17th, 2009, 07:03 PM

I just purchased some MT radials for the track so I am good there. I currently have BFG KDW's on my car and I hate them. I am thinking about going with the Nitto Extremes in 255//35/20's. Any reviews on these tires. Let me know what you think. Also, where is the cheapest place to purchase them?

bigpappy33 · June 17th, 2009, 10:29 PM

if you want to run a wide street tire with grip that gets decent life for a drag radial, id look at the Nitto 555Rs for 20 inch wheels. I don't know how wide your rear wheels are, but they make a 305/35/20 that im itching for.

I like discount tire direct, here is there website for nitto tires. Nitto tires for car & light truck

Jucostud · June 18th, 2009, 09:12 AM

nitto nt555's are great. I got about 28k out of my last set... I'm lowered ALOT too.

kenneth · June 18th, 2009, 03:49 PM

If you go with Nitto's get their drag radials (555r's) the regular 555's suck for the street.

how wide are your rims?

08RoushGT · June 18th, 2009, 05:11 PM

I think they are 20x9 Kenneth

07 Boss · June 18th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Toyo T1R's

03_StangGuy · June 18th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by kenneth

If you go with Nitto's get their drag radials (555r's) the regular 555's suck for the street.

how wide are your rims?

Why you say the 555s suck? I got em and they are great. The NT05s are an option as well, in between the 555 street tire and 555r drag radial.

EvlS197 · July 15th, 2009, 08:49 PM

alright quick question, seems a lot of you guys on here LIKE Nitto's tires, but i have heard from a lot of people that they are not a good tire. I've heard they are too cheap and hard to get good traction. Im trying to find out some info on tires cause im into the autoX and road course so i want a good sticky tire. thanks for any advice!

NastyFX4 · July 15th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by kenneth

If you go with Nitto's get their drag radials (555r's) the regular 555's suck for the street.

how wide are your rims?

Agreed !! The Nitto NT555R are awesome street tires and perform pretty damn good on the track. Great for a daily driver, IMO.

07 Boss · July 15th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by EvlS197

alright quick question, seems a lot of you guys on here LIKE Nitto's tires, but i have heard from a lot of people that they are not a good tire. I've heard they are too cheap and hard to get good traction. Im trying to find out some info on tires cause im into the autoX and road course so i want a good sticky tire. thanks for any advice!

For AutoX and road courses, maybe you should look at the Toyo R888's or RA1's, if you don't want to get Nitto's. If you're looking for a longer tread life, I used to run the Toyo T1R's which were great. I got a pair in my garage with about 12K on them.

Toyo's are a bit pricy, but well worth the $.

EvlS197 · July 15th, 2009, 11:07 PM

awesome, ya thats what one of my friends suggested as well. those and the falken azenis. thanks for the reply

acuboost · November 19th, 2009, 07:16 PM

So the rim size is 9, just checking? $294 for the 555r is a lot of coin. Might need to look for another option. What about the Sumitomo High performance HTR Z III 255/45/18?

stanglifemike · November 19th, 2009, 08:20 PM

If the 555R is too much for you then just get the 555. Nitto 555 is a great tire, I dont care what anyone says. My 98 has 555's in the front and 555R's in the rear. My 06 has 555's all around will be getting 555R's in the rear this spring.

kenneth · November 19th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by acuboost

So the rim size is 9, just checking? $294 for the 555r is a lot of coin. Might need to look for another option. What about the Sumitomo High performance HTR Z III 255/45/18?

I run the Sumitomo HTR Z III 275/40/18's for street tires, not a bad tire, may even try them at the track just to see what kind of 60's I can get out of them. but honestly next set I think I'll try some Nitto Invo 275/40/18's

AMmuslGT · November 19th, 2009, 08:59 PM

onlinetires.com

06VistaGT · November 20th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by 08RoushGT

I just purchased some MT radials for the track so I am good there. I currently have BFG KDW's on my car and I hate them. I am thinking about going with the Nitto Extremes in 255//35/20's. Any reviews on these tires. Let me know what you think. Also, where is the cheapest place to purchase them?

The Nitto 555s are nice for daily street driving and aren't too expensive either. I've heard the Nitto INVOs are good all-around tires, but not as good as the 555s for straightline and the tread pattern is just crazy looking. Maybe check out the new Nitto NT05s.

Originally Posted by EvlS197

alright quick question, seems a lot of you guys on here LIKE Nitto's tires, but i have heard from a lot of people that they are not a good tire. I've heard they are too cheap and hard to get good traction. Im trying to find out some info on tires cause im into the autoX and road course so i want a good sticky tire. thanks for any advice!

My Toyo T1Rs and R888 are really good tires. The T1Rs are great street tires and the R888s are great for handling, but not so much for straightline. The R888s are alittle pricey and they won't last too long either.

Breakout · November 20th, 2009, 08:35 PM

I've had Goodyear Eagle F1's DS-G3's for 12,000 miles and haven't looked back. Will be purchasing them again for my next set of tires. Best summer tire I've owned.

06VistaGT · November 20th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Those Goodyear Eagles are awesome tires too, but a bit pricey imo.

Breakout · November 20th, 2009, 08:40 PM

not any more expensive then the nitto 555r's that have been mentioned. Or Michelin Pilot Sports for that matter. You're gonna pay good $$$ for a good tire

06VistaGT · November 20th, 2009, 08:43 PM

true that, you definitely get what you pay for.

June 17th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#1
08RoushGT Regular 2008 Mustang GT / Roush 11.51@119 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tires? I just purchased some MT radials for the track so I am good there. I currently have BFG KDW's on my car and I hate them. I am thinking about going with the Nitto Extremes in 255//35/20's. Any reviews on these tires. Let me know what you think. Also, where is the cheapest place to purchase them? __________________ M-90, 3.73's, Roush Exhaust, BBR 2.57 pulley, BBR Idler, Steeda CAI, BBK LT's, X-pipe, Afco HE, P-51Tensioner, GT500 Fuel Pumps, 10% OD Pulley, CJ Springs, PH DS, BMR LCA, Line Lock, BMR Adj UCA, BMR Adj. Panhard Bar, BBR smoked headlights

June 17th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#2
bigpappy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Satellite Beach/Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you want to run a wide street tire with grip that gets decent life for a drag radial, id look at the Nitto 555Rs for 20 inch wheels. I don't know how wide your rear wheels are, but they make a 305/35/20 that im itching for. I like discount tire direct, here is there website for nitto tires. Nitto tires for car & light truck __________________ 2006 Mustang GT GT500 5.4L 4V and TR6060 - 566 RWHP/550RWTQ - 11.17 @ 126 - Mods in Garage

June 18th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#3
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	nitto nt555's are great. I got about 28k out of my last set... I'm lowered ALOT too. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011

June 18th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#4
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	If you go with Nitto's get their drag radials (555r's) the regular 555's suck for the street. how wide are your rims? __________________ Stock for now.

June 18th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#5
08RoushGT Regular 2008 Mustang GT / Roush 11.51@119 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think they are 20x9 Kenneth __________________ M-90, 3.73's, Roush Exhaust, BBR 2.57 pulley, BBR Idler, Steeda CAI, BBK LT's, X-pipe, Afco HE, P-51Tensioner, GT500 Fuel Pumps, 10% OD Pulley, CJ Springs, PH DS, BMR LCA, Line Lock, BMR Adj UCA, BMR Adj. Panhard Bar, BBR smoked headlights

June 18th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#6
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,118 iTrader: 3 reviews	Toyo T1R's __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

July 15th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#8
EvlS197 Regular 2007 Mustang GT 13.50@104.9 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright quick question, seems a lot of you guys on here LIKE Nitto's tires, but i have heard from a lot of people that they are not a good tire. I've heard they are too cheap and hard to get good traction. Im trying to find out some info on tires cause im into the autoX and road course so i want a good sticky tire. thanks for any advice!

July 15th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#11
EvlS197 Regular 2007 Mustang GT 13.50@104.9 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	awesome, ya thats what one of my friends suggested as well. those and the falken azenis. thanks for the reply

November 19th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#12
acuboost Regular 2007 GT/CS 5 Speed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 284 iTrader: 0 reviews	So the rim size is 9, just checking? $294 for the 555r is a lot of coin. Might need to look for another option. What about the Sumitomo High performance HTR Z III 255/45/18? __________________ [SIGPIC][ C&L CAI, Pypes L/T's, O/R Pypes X-Pipe

November 19th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#13
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the 555R is too much for you then just get the 555. Nitto 555 is a great tire, I dont care what anyone says. My 98 has 555's in the front and 555R's in the rear. My 06 has 555's all around will be getting 555R's in the rear this spring. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

November 19th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#15
AMmuslGT Baby Punchin' Champ 2008 Mustang GT I have a toy Pony. He takes Big shits Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, Az Near phoenix Posts: 1,866 iTrader: 0 reviews	onlinetires.com __________________ Mods In garage

November 20th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#17
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,031 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've had Goodyear Eagle F1's DS-G3's for 12,000 miles and haven't looked back. Will be purchasing them again for my next set of tires. Best summer tire I've owned.

November 20th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#18
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,872 iTrader: 0 reviews	Those Goodyear Eagles are awesome tires too, but a bit pricey imo. __________________ Dyno vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PDbkL5DXk

November 20th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#19
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,031 iTrader: 0 reviews	not any more expensive then the nitto 555r's that have been mentioned. Or Michelin Pilot Sports for that matter. You're gonna pay good $$$ for a good tire

November 20th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#20
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,872 iTrader: 0 reviews	true that, you definitely get what you pay for. __________________ Dyno vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PDbkL5DXk

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