Nitto Tire 555R2's - Page 3

99LS1 · 03-08-2005, 10:33 AM

I called Appalation tires, and they're getting out of the used racing tire business. They're turning it over to a local guy whose retiring and wanted to take it over. He said he'll have the guy's number in about a week.

Wicked · 03-08-2005, 04:36 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.

Whats the difference between them and the regular 555 and the 555 drag radials? I figure its probably a marriage of the two.

I ask because I ordered a set of 555's for my car for the front.

Sendero · 03-08-2005, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked

Whats the difference between them and the regular 555 and the 555 drag radials? I figure its probably a marriage of the two.

I ask because I ordered a set of 555's for my car for the front.

Stiffer sidewall.

Wicked · 03-08-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

Stiffer sidewall.

Hmmm, I wish I'd have known, I'd have gotten those instead of my new DR's.

Italian LX · 03-08-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

Stiffer sidewall.

Nope.

That's the difference between the 555RII and the 555R. :P

Italian LX · 03-08-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked

Whats the difference between them and the regular 555 and the 555 drag radials? I figure its probably a marriage of the two.

I ask because I ordered a set of 555's for my car for the front.

The 555 is just a normal Z-rated street tire. It doesn't have the soft compund of the RII and the R. It also has a different tread design; it is similar to the others, but with more (smaller) blocks.

Wicked · 03-08-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

The 555 is just a normal Z-rated street tire. It doesn't have the soft compund of the RII and the R. It also has a different tread design; it is similar to the others, but with more (smaller) blocks.

So did I buy a bad tire? Or just not the best they make.

Italian LX · 03-08-2005, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked

So did I buy a bad tire? Or just not the best they make.

I run 555's on the front; I think an RII or the drag radial may be too much for a front runner. They also have taller siewalls and I don't think it would look right anyway.

IMO, the 555 is an excellent choice for the front.

Sendero · 03-08-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

Nope.

That's the difference between the 555RII and the 555R. :P

He got what I meant...

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Originally Posted by Wicked

So did I buy a bad tire? Or just not the best they make.

You bought a good tire, for specific purpose. The RII's have a stiff sidewall which can produce a harsher ride. I don't know if I would run them on the street because I have never had a set. Lee, Shelly, or Brian will have to chime in with their views.

TheJeanyus · 03-08-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

I run 555's on the front; I think an RII or the drag radial may be too much for a front runner. They also have taller siewalls and I don't think it would look right anyway.

IMO, the 555 is an excellent choice for the front.

For a auto-x car, a 555RII would work great on the front. If you just put them on the back, you'll be pushing the front end really bad.

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