Nitto 420s

[Jolly Roger]

Has anyone used the Nitto 420s in size 235/55/18 for the front of there MM?
They are only lised on the Nitto website but can be obtained through Discount tire.
I was quoted $158.00 ea. when I was buying my 255/55/18"s for the rear and was pondering using them but wanted to know if anyone else has tried them first.

[Blackened300a]

Has anyone used the Nitto 420s in size 235/55/18 for the front of there MM?
They are only lised on the Nitto website but can be obtained through Discount tire.
I was quoted $158.00 ea. when I was buying my 255/55/18"s for the rear and was pondering using them but wanted to know if anyone else has tried them first.

I never used them on the front due to fear of rubbing. Plus I dont think it would look good having such a big tire on the front. That price is a little high, I have seen them for $115-$125

[CRUZTAKER]

If you try it...swing by...I have to see it in person.

[red]

Has anyone used the Nitto 420s in size 235/55/18 for the front of there MM?
While recently researching options for the stock front-widened rear wheel combination, I came across a few SUV performance tire options that would include 235/55R18's in the front. I was hesistant to recommend trying them as I didn't know whether there was enough clearance for the extra ~1" and since it may add more sidewall flex than desired in the front. Post up and let us know the results if you decide to go for it.

[Jolly Roger]

I never used them on the front due to fear of rubbing. Plus I dont think it would look good having such a big tire on the front. That price is a little high, I have seen them for $115-$125

Can you direct me to these lower prices?

[Jolly Roger]

If you try it...swing by...I have to see it in person.

Sure thing Barry.
BTW,
went 9.46 E.T. 140.86 MPH the other day with the Capri.;)

[Blackened300a]

Can you direct me to these lower prices?

255/55R-18* Nitto NT 420S - Buy $134 (http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/255-55R-18-Nitto-NT-420S-109V-REIN-tires.html)

NITTO NT 420S Size 255/55-18 - Tires for your Auto, SUV, and Light Truck from Performance Plus Tire (http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/tires/searchType/searchByBrand/manufacturerID/19/productID/3305/tireSize/255_SLASH_55-18#prodAnchor)

Nitto NT420S 255/55R-18 109V XL B (http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/nitto-nt420s-25555r18-109v-p-3167.html)

[Cobra25]

I have the 255/55 18's on the front and they don't rub. I have the 295's on the rear.

[xopher]

Has anyone used the Nitto 420s in size 235/55/18 for the front of there MM?
They are only lised on the Nitto website but can be obtained through Discount tire.
I was quoted $158.00 ea. when I was buying my 255/55/18"s for the rear and was pondering using them but wanted to know if anyone else has tried them first.

I'm running them on the rear, and I would personally stay away from running them on the front if you like solid grip in the twisties. In my experience, the 420s have very little lateral traction and cause me to randomly fishtail during very tight fast turns. I like that on my rear and in my Dukes of Hazzard re-enactments, but when taking a 10-15 degree banked turn on a country road or freeway interchange, I wouldn't want the 420s leading the way. Just my $.02...

[red]

I have the 255/55 18's on the front and they don't rub. I have the 295's on the rear.
Good to know. Thanks!

[red]

I'm running them on the rear, and I would personally stay away from running them on the front if you like solid grip in the twisties. In my experience, the 420s have very little lateral traction and cause me to randomly fishtail during very tight fast turns. I like that on my rear and in my Dukes of Hazzard re-enactments, but when taking a 10-15 degree banked turn on a country road or freeway interchange, I wouldn't want the 420s leading the way. Just my $.02...
Also good to know... thanks!

[Taemian]

Anybody try the Toyo Proxes out back in the 305/45/18? They're actually cheaper than the 295s, and look like a good tire spec-wise.

[red]

Anybody try the Toyo Proxes out back in the 305/45/18? They're actually cheaper than the 295s, and look like a good tire spec-wise.
This thread is about the Nitto 420S. You might want to create a new thread in the Tires & Wheels section to ask about the Toyos. A while back I talked to a Florida owner who was running Proxes on a widened rim.

[Jolly Roger]

255/55R-18* Nitto NT 420S - Buy $134 (http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/255-55R-18-Nitto-NT-420S-109V-REIN-tires.html)

NITTO NT 420S Size 255/55-18 - Tires for your Auto, SUV, and Light Truck from Performance Plus Tire (http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/tires/searchType/searchByBrand/manufacturerID/19/productID/3305/tireSize/255_SLASH_55-18#prodAnchor)

Nitto NT420S 255/55R-18 109V XL B (http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/nitto-nt420s-25555r18-109v-p-3167.html)

I meant the lower prices for the 235/55/18 420s Nitto,
you said that you had seen them for $115.00 to $125.00.
Where pray tell?

[Blackened300a]

I meant the lower prices for the 235/55/18 420s Nitto,
you said that you had seen them for $115.00 to $125.00.
Where pray tell?

I never shopped for the 235/55/18. I have my local tire connections that get the rears much cheaper then that anyways.

[Mest30]

I just got some Nitto 420s in the rear. I cant wait to take them to the track and test them out.

[TAKEDOWN]

I just got some Nitto 420s in the rear. I cant wait to take them to the track and test them out.

Nice... let us know how they turn out. :burnout:

[Jolly Roger]

I just got some Nitto 420s in the rear. I cant wait to take them to the track and test them out.

Barry has gone 11.85 E.T. on Nitto 420s's;)