Nitto 555 or 555R?

MyGT · March 17th, 2008, 05:10 PM

I'm looking at some new tires for the mustang when I purchase new wheels. My question is, do the Nitto 555's hook well? I'm not looking to change my tires every 10k miles which is the reason I want to stay away from 555R's.

If any of you guys have any input that would be great.

Thanks
Al

347stroker · March 17th, 2008, 05:13 PM

I run the 555's and yes they hook well for me, have some spin in first and second, but compared to stock its no comparrison. Havent used anything else so I cant compare them but I like them.

johnr2001 · March 17th, 2008, 05:19 PM

I have the 555's on now and they are ok. I don't know how much hp your pushing? I am going with the 555r next time for sure.

347stroker · March 17th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Isnt the r a softer compound than the 555.

Doc8224 · March 17th, 2008, 05:25 PM

A set of 275 555's should hook just fine for ya. The 555 r's are will hook better but beware in rain and they wear fast especialy if you spend much time on the highway.

MyGT · March 17th, 2008, 09:13 PM

That's what I figured.

Thanks guys!

travis_afx · March 17th, 2008, 09:52 PM

I never had any problems with my 555r's in the rain and they hooked great when it is warm. I don't remember exactly how many miles i got out of them but i ran them for about a year and a half before they were to bald to use, but i also drive very "spirited".

mustangmanic · March 17th, 2008, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by 347stroker

Isnt the r a softer compound than the 555.

yes, cus the 555r's are DR's

stanglifemike · March 17th, 2008, 10:58 PM

you should get about 13- 15k out of the R's

kennyGT · March 17th, 2008, 11:06 PM

i have both sets of tires 555's 245/45/17 and 555r's 275/40/17 the 555's get crazy sideways shifting into second and the 555r's are awesome on the street sucky at the track compared to other dr's

mustangmanic · March 18th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by kennyGT

i have both sets of tires 555's 245/45/17 and 555r's 275/40/17 the 555's get crazy sideways shifting into second and the 555r's are awesome on the street sucky at the track compared to other dr's

Well thats probably cuz you dont let em cook for long enough... You really need to let the 555r's burnout for at least 8-10 seconds. They're much harder than MT's, Hoosiers', or any other real dr's. You can get em to hook real good if you let em cook for long enough and with the right pressure.

March 17th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#1
MyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 13.1@105 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 2,237 iTrader: 7 reviews	Nitto 555 or 555R? I'm looking at some new tires for the mustang when I purchase new wheels. My question is, do the Nitto 555's hook well? I'm not looking to change my tires every 10k miles which is the reason I want to stay away from 555R's. If any of you guys have any input that would be great. Thanks Al

March 17th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#2
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 971 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run the 555's and yes they hook well for me, have some spin in first and second, but compared to stock its no comparrison. Havent used anything else so I cant compare them but I like them. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 17th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#3
johnr2001 Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bivalve MD Posts: 575 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have the 555's on now and they are ok. I don't know how much hp your pushing? I am going with the 555r next time for sure. __________________ 03 Mach 1 full eaton swap, 18" chrome bullitts, H&R springs, 5.0 shifter, slp2, mac catted H, FRP 4.10's, 443 RWHP/ 386 TQ

March 17th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#4
347stroker Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 971 iTrader: 0 reviews	Isnt the r a softer compound than the 555. __________________ Foxlake stage 2 heads, CMS stage 2 cams, Custom Diablo tune, BBK LT's, BBK O/R H, Bassani Race Mufflers, MGW STS, 75MM TB, K&N CAI, Eibach Sportlines, 4.10's Mineral Gray Club Member #1

March 17th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#5
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	A set of 275 555's should hook just fine for ya. The 555 r's are will hook better but beware in rain and they wear fast especialy if you spend much time on the highway. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

March 17th, 2008, 09:13 PM	#6
MyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 13.1@105 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 2,237 iTrader: 7 reviews	That's what I figured. Thanks guys!

March 17th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#7
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	I never had any problems with my 555r's in the rain and they hooked great when it is warm. I don't remember exactly how many miles i got out of them but i ran them for about a year and a half before they were to bald to use, but i also drive very "spirited". __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

March 17th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#9
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	you should get about 13- 15k out of the R's __________________ 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

March 17th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#10
kennyGT Enthusiast 2001 mustang GT 12.67@110.34 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Davenport, Florida Posts: 938 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have both sets of tires 555's 245/45/17 and 555r's 275/40/17 the 555's get crazy sideways shifting into second and the 555r's are awesome on the street sucky at the track compared to other dr's __________________ 88 LX automatic-non stroked 302 with iron heads 01 GT manual-h-pipe bullets dumped-125shot 97 GT automatic-SOLD

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