Nitto NT555 (tire questions)

[BirchMarauder]

is anyone running 555's front and rear 235/50/18 and 265/50/18?
I've read all the talk about the 265 size on a stock rim. I've done hours of tire research online like the rest of you. I've done some looking at the Toyo Proxes STII in 255-45-18 and 255-55-18 also. Gimme your opinions, facts, if you notice any road noise from the 555's.

[DWSTANG67]

I am running NITTO 555 255/45-18 FRONT TIRES and
NITTO 420 255/55-18 REAR TIRES

they are one of the best tires i ever had i have good grip dry and wet handle good with aggressive driving wear great all around great tires

I dont drive in bad winter weather so i have no info on how the handle snow or ice.

i never had a rubbing issue with 255/45 upfront and the do not stick out the wheel well the are little lower than stock tires

[Cobra25]

The Nittos grip very well and last a long time,their very quite on the road too, the only down side in my opionion is that they make the car ride harder.

[Marauderjack]

255's up front and 295'S out back......LIGHTYEARS AHEAD OF THE OEM BFG's!!!!!:beer::bows:

[Marauderman]

The Nittos grip very well and last a long time,their very quite on the road too, the only down side in my opionion is that they make the car ride harder.

I agree with ^^^^^^^^above as well.....and......


255's up front and 295'S out back......LIGHTYEARS AHEAD OF THE OEM BFG's!!!!!:beer::bows:

this is also what I have and so far am in favor of repeating it when the time comes for new ones--can't complain......

[Hotrauder]

245 front, 295 rear on widened wheels. Z is correct. They are a very firm sidewall tire, great for turn in, stability and tracking; firm in the ride department. Exactly what I want. The Nitto gals are HOT, also.:D I will buy again. Dennis

[BirchMarauder]

so no one is using the 265-50/18 size 555's?

[Cobra25]

No one that I know use's that size. Most Marauder owners will only use up too a 255 on the rear. Some have put the 295's on the rear but it doesn't sit correctly on the rim. Some think their is a safty issue some don't. The 265s are the border line the most have questioned for quiet some time. I'd consider it safe.
so no one is using the 265-50/18 size 555's?

[2,4shofast]

I run 555's on my 20's and love them, very smooth great traction. As for that size I dont think anyone is running them.:burnout:

[Vortech347]

I plan on 245/45/18 front 265/50/18 rear.

FYI I auto-x'd through 22 hot laps with 285/50/18's on the back of my last MM stock wheel width. No issues at all.

[Marauderjack]

I've had four pairs of rears and three of fronts and plan to continue with same with NO COMPLAINTS.....except the rears don't seem to last as long as the fronts??:eek::shake::burnout:

[BirchMarauder]

that's settled then. im going with 265 in the back. thanks for the info.