Nitto Tire 555R2's

Sendero · 03-07-2005, 03:03 PM

Who's got them?
Where did you buy them?
How much did they cost?
How do you like them?

I'm thinking about getting them for a Autocross setup/OT setup. I asked around this weekend but no one has run them competitively. I figured they would be good enought to learn on until I want to go futher in the sport.

Italian LX · 03-07-2005, 03:06 PM

Both Lee and Shelly are running them on the rear of their Cobras.

I will be replacing my rears with a set once my 555's are wore out.

Sendero · 03-07-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

Both Lee and Shelly are running them on the rear of their Cobras.

I will be replacing my rears with a set once my 555's are wore out.

Where are ya'll getting them?

99LS1 · 03-07-2005, 03:17 PM

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

Ppl seem to like this for autox

Italian LX · 03-07-2005, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

Where are ya'll getting them?

From Nitto?

Italian LX · 03-07-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 99LS1

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

Ppl seem to like this for autox

Must be a ricer tire.... the widest it comes in is a 245.

99LS1 · 03-07-2005, 03:21 PM

you don't need a damn 275 when it's an R-rated. Just like you can run an smaller slick vs a bigger drag radial and be fine.

Try Kumho Victoracer, i.e. Ecsta V700 too.

Craig K. · 03-07-2005, 03:34 PM

Nathan,

Get real tires made for what your going to do with the car.
https://www.hoosiertire.com/rrtire.htm
Deciede between open or autocros, or get a set for each.

I have a contact in Wisconsin that buys these used from teams, they usually only have practice or qualifing sessions on them, I was paying between $50-$75 each and they would last 3-4 weekends after that (depending on how hard I drove). If you want his contact information PM me.

These tires will make a HUGE difference, and are more purpose built. Just make sure you don't run a Autocross tire on an open track event as you'll over heat them.

QWKSNKE · 03-07-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 99LS1

you don't need a damn 275 when it's an R-rated. Just like you can run an smaller slick vs a bigger drag radial and be fine.

Try Kumho Victoracer, i.e. Ecsta V700 too.

you do if you don't want the ass end to slide around. Trust me I have tried some sticky ass 245's and they wouldn't hold shit when powering out of a curve in a 200 horsepower car.

Craig K. · 03-07-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

you do if you don't want the ass end to slide around. Trust me I have tried some sticky ass 245's and they wouldn't hold shit when powering out of a curve in a 200 horsepower car.

I run 245/40/17 Hoosier R3S03 (replaced now by R3S04).

These are essentiall slicks, after about 20 miles (if that) all of the tread is gone. These held on my car pretty well (around 300 rwhp) on long swiping turns, but it could had used 275's on shorter turns.

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03-07-2005, 03:06 PM	#2
Italian LX Daddy x4 ...we're done Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oxford, AL Posts: 11,551	Re: Nitto Tire 555R2's Both Lee and Shelly are running them on the rear of their Cobras. I will be replacing my rears with a set once my 555's are wore out. __________________ -Brian '86 Mustang GT Convertible '88 Mustang LX coupe '11 Odyssey TE '21 Insight Touring

03-07-2005, 03:17 PM	#4
99LS1 WWIP Saving for Evo XXI Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: You like my biodata. B-i-o-d-a-t-a! Posts: 1,693	Re: Nitto Tire 555R2's http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance Ppl seem to like this for autox __________________ 08 cbr 1000 73 mach 1

03-07-2005, 03:21 PM	#7
99LS1 WWIP Saving for Evo XXI Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: You like my biodata. B-i-o-d-a-t-a! Posts: 1,693	Re: Nitto Tire 555R2's you don't need a damn 275 when it's an R-rated. Just like you can run an smaller slick vs a bigger drag radial and be fine. Try Kumho Victoracer, i.e. Ecsta V700 too. __________________ 08 cbr 1000 73 mach 1

03-07-2005, 03:34 PM	#8
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Nitto Tire 555R2's Nathan, Get real tires made for what your going to do with the car. https://www.hoosiertire.com/rrtire.htm Deciede between open or autocros, or get a set for each. I have a contact in Wisconsin that buys these used from teams, they usually only have practice or qualifing sessions on them, I was paying between $50-$75 each and they would last 3-4 weekends after that (depending on how hard I drove). If you want his contact information PM me. These tires will make a HUGE difference, and are more purpose built. Just make sure you don't run a Autocross tire on an open track event as you'll over heat them. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS