Just got Nitto 555 --- 265-50-18

[babbage]

Very close to factory size for the rears. 2 summers only on brand new BFG KDWS with just a couple of burn outs and they barely passed inspection. (read: bald)

Discount tire direct.com

$370 at my door for two rear tires.

http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/images/nitto-555.jpg

I've heard great things about these. No 255 truck tires for me! :burnout:

[gdsqdcr]

I had them on the rear of my 04 SB. I currently have them on the front of my DPB. They will be put on the rear of the DPB once I burn on the stock KDW's.

[babbage]

I had them on the rear of my 04 SB. I currently have them on the front of my DPB. They will be put on the rear of the DPB once I burn on the stock KDW's.

Balding the rear stockers - ha I can do that while its parked!

Did you get the 265-50-18 for the rears also?

[DOOM]

This will be my next set of rears!

Which will be in the very near future! :D :burnout:

[gdsqdcr]

Balding the rear stockers - ha I can do that while its parked!

Did you get the 265-50-18 for the rears also?

I did get the 265/50/18.

As for balding, 3 kids at home, can't burn that money up-in a couple of sittings. I've got ~12 on the rears now. Give ms another 3 months or so, then the Nitto's will be on board.

[rayjay]

I was thinking about going with these last year, then the OEM blems showed up for cheap. Let me know how you like them. Probably go with these next.

[gdsqdcr]

I was thinking about going with these last year, then the OEM blems showed up for cheap. Let me know how you like them. Probably go with these next.

I like them. :DX:burnout:

[LANDY]

Im also getting these after i put the 3.55's back on.

[Cobra25]

I have those tires on my Marauder Front (255's) & rear (295's). They have a hard compound, make the car ride a little harder, but they do last a while . I found that after they are 1/2 way worn down they don't grip as good. I for one will replace them with something else in the future. But many other members love them. Being your in New York & have some bad winters I'd ask around about how they perform in the cold & snow etc.

[ctrlraven]

Running 255/45-18 up front and 265/50-18 in the rear.

[rayjay]

Being your in New York & have some bad winters I'd ask around about how they perform in the cold & snow etc.

Where Babbage and I are from in NYS, you are going nowhere without snowtires on a daily driver basis.

[MOTOWN]

I have those tires on my Marauder Front (255's) & rear (295's). They have a hard compound, make the car ride a little harder, but they do last a while . I found that after they are 1/2 way worn down they don't grip as good. I for one will replace them with something else in the future. But many other members love them. Being your in New York & have some bad winters I'd ask around about how they perform in the cold & snow etc.

nittos 555 are summer performance tires, nitto does not recommend these tires for winter weather, nor would i use them in the snow, they turn into slippery glass bricks! in cold weather:eek:

[SC Cheesehead]

My next set of tires is going to be Nitto's, but I'm prolly going to go with 420S on both front and back, lots of guys running them here with good results.

[MOTOWN]

My next set of tires is going to be Nitto's, but I'm prolly going to go with 420S on both front and back, lots of guys running them here with good results.

thats an excellent all season radial;)

[babbage]

nittos 555 are summer performance tires, nitto does not recommend these tires for winter weather, nor would i use them in the snow, they turn into slippery glass bricks! in cold weather:eek:


+1 Deathwish with Nitto 555 past October around here. I have a 235-55-17 Blizzaks mounted on nice American Racing wheels for winter!

[SC Cheesehead]

thats an excellent all season radial;)


Yup, that's what I hear, and decent tread life as well.

[Cobra25]

That's true they are summer tires. A few of the guys down here also run the Nitto 420's and like them alot. I'm not sure which direction I will go when its time.
nittos 555 are summer performance tires, nitto does not recommend these tires for winter weather, nor would i use them in the snow, they turn into slippery glass bricks! in cold weather:eek:

[MOTOWN]

That's true they are summer tires. A few of the guys down here also run the Nitto 420's and like them alot. I'm not sure which direction I will go when its time.

seeing as your in the "sunshine state" you may be able to run the 555 year round, my son is attending college there, and loves the weather!

[Cobra25]

seeing as your in the "sunshine state" you may be able to run the 555 year round, my son is attending college there, and loves the weather!They weather is nice most of the time. I do run the 555's years around but in my case I noticed that when they get about 1/2 way down they don't grip like they use too . I have the Nitto 295 555's on the rear and When I'm doing 45-50 MPH driving down the road and I punch it I spin the rear tires. Also they are a hard riding tire due to the compound. But they do last a long time for the most part.

[MOTOWN]

Ahhh i see

[LANDY]

I have the 420's now and they aren't bad at all Zoltan. You will still spin them at that speed.

[Cobra25]

I have the 420's now and they aren't bad at all Zoltan. You will still spin them at that speed.I've been in GregGash's Marauder a few times & he has the 420's in the rear. They ride nice & have a thick tread which is good . Not sure yet what I'll do down the road . I'll have too due some research when the time comes.

[crouse]

How do you think these tires would do on an Auto-X course? I see the UTQG number is 300, which is a little harder than I'd like. Anyone with these tires take any hard corners? How does the handling compare to the stock BFG's? Thanks, Curt

[MOTOWN]

How do you think these tires would do on an Auto-X course? I see the UTQG number is 300, which is a little harder than I'd like. Anyone with these tires take any hard corners? How does the handling compare to the stock BFG's? Thanks, Curt

when you say "these" which are you refering to? i can tell you the 555 take corners like a purse snatcher! they are excellent performance tires, i havent had 420s so i cant say

[crouse]

Sorry. Yes, the 555's. Thanks for the input.

I like the 265/50 on the rear. Almost the same height as the stock BFG 245/55.

[Cobra25]

How do you think these tires would do on an Auto-X course? I see the UTQG number is 300, which is a little harder than I'd like. Anyone with these tires take any hard corners? How does the handling compare to the stock BFG's? Thanks, CurtThey are a Great Handleing tire & take corners really Good. They have a stiff side wall & are a Hard Compound tire , they will last longer / wear better then alot of other tires. If your the type of person who like's to smoke your tires & leave tire marks on the street these tires only leave light marks on the street & don't smoke up as nicely as others. But keep in mind they are a Summer High Performance Tire.

[crouse]

Yup. I have a 2nd set of Marauder wheels with Bridgestone Blizzak's.

[babbage]

That's true they are summer tires. A few of the guys down here also run the Nitto 420's and like them alot. I'm not sure which direction I will go when its time.


How long did the 555 take to wear 1/2 way down? My factory KDWS wore all the way down in 2 summers, and I didn't punish them.

[jstevens]

My stock BFG's when worn we like driving with slicks. From my research the 555 can get a little squirrely in the rain.

I went with the 420S about a month ago on the rear (255/55). They really grip out of the hole. Still researching my winter options. Would like to go with a 17" rim compared to the smaller 16"

[Cobra25]

How long did the 555 take to wear 1/2 way down? My factory KDWS wore all the way down in 2 summers, and I didn't punish them.This is what I can tell you about mine. I put them on on Dec.14,2007 with 25,500 miles on the car. I Now have 34800 miles on the marauder. The rear's are almost 1/2 down. The front have alot of rubber on them still . I put approx 9300 miles on them so far , but i did a few burn outs with them , nothing major .

[tremblay]

I just got the 555s a couple months ago. 235/50/18 front and 265/50/18 out back. Looks great, handles waaaayyy better, quiet, sticky...all around great tire choice.

BTW I have a threat + pics of the tires if you guys are interested....

[MOTOWN]

yes pics???

[tremblay]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=70966&page=2

[MOTOWN]

looks great! i must have missed that thread

[tremblay]

looks great! i must have missed that thread


Thanks!

Well....you did a reply on the first page....haha

[MOTOWN]

Thanks!

Well....you did a reply on the first page....haha


lol, meant your pics:lol:

[Jeremy]

I run 555s up front and 420s in the rear.. I LOVE the 420s (255/55s)

[RacerX]

So $300 for Nitto 555 295/45 ZR-18 with 50 miles on them would be a really good deal? I love Craigslist! Picking then up Thursday night!

[MM2004]

I've got the Nitto 555 Extremes on mine, and this past weekend, got caught in heavy rain several times while heading to Indy.

70 - 75 MPH and no issues whatsoever.

:beer:

Mike.

[MM2004]

So $300 for Nitto 555 295/45 ZR-18 with 50 miles on them would be a really good deal? I love Craigslist! Picking then up Thursday night!

$300 each? No. You got 'hosed'.

$300.00 pair? Yes. You done good!

:D

Mike.

[RacerX]

Pair you silly! :D Yeah, I was going to get the KDWs off ebay, but, for not much more... I'd be goofy not to! Ok, I'm goofy no matter what...:alone:

[babbage]

Price went up to 203.00 each now.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sw=false&cs=265&ar=50&rd=18

[DOOM]

Price went up to 203.00 each now.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sw=false&cs=265&ar=50&rd=18

Does tirerack sell these?

[babbage]

Does tirerack sell these?

Nope. Not that I've seen, checked a week ago.

[RacerX]

Got two 295/45 zr18 Nitto 555s for $300 on craigslist. 50 miles on them. He didn't like the way they looked on his Cobra. Got them installed this morning. The KDWs that came off were basicaly water skies! I'm happy!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0535a.jpg

[MM2004]

Got two 295/45 zr18 Nitto 555s for $300 on craigslist. 50 miles on them. He didn't like the way they looked on his Cobra. Got them installed this morning. The KDWs that came off were basicaly water skies! I'm happy!



You will be pleased with them.

Roadforce balance by chance?

They would look much better on a clean car.

:o :D

Mike.

[RacerX]

Yep on the balance, their race cars get the same tire treatment (this is the shop I told you about, Joey's Nascar video). I expected someone to mention the dirty car, but, I drive it Dom, errrr... I mean Mike! ;)

[crouse]

Got two 295/45 zr18 Nitto 555s for $300 on craigslist. 50 miles on them. He didn't like the way they looked on his Cobra. Got them installed this morning. The KDWs that came off were basicaly water skies! I'm happy!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0535a.jpg

Are the 295's mounted on the stock 8" wheel? Or have you widened your's?

[RacerX]

Stock wheel! :) That's the max without any rubbing issues. (twss);)

[CBT]

+1 Deathwish with Nitto 555 past October around here. I have a 235-55-17 Blizzaks mounted on nice American Racing wheels for winter!

Interesting sounding combo, can you post a pic please? :beer:

[CBT]

Stock wheel! :) That's the max without any rubbing issues. (twss);)
....damn you....

[babbage]

Got two 295/45 zr18 Nitto 555s for $300 on craigslist. 50 miles on them. He didn't like the way they looked on his Cobra. Got them installed this morning. The KDWs that came off were basicaly water skies! I'm happy!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0535a.jpg


Nice - and wide wow. How to they feel Bill grippy/sticky? I checked the size you got on the tire calc and you got almost an exact size as factory -- except it's very WIDE. It should feel pretty stiff and stable at speed - does it? I need to get mine mounted.

[babbage]

Interesting sounding combo, can you post a pic please? :beer:

Oh and yes I got these wheels via Craigslist! price inside. lol
HERE: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57137&highlight=winter

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17 299&d=1254535529

[Marauderman]

So $300 for Nitto 555 295/45 ZR-18 with 50 miles on them would be a really good deal? I love Craigslist! Picking then up Thursday night!

I just had to order replacements for mine after 6 years and 31K miles-although they are with some level of thread yet still, they are to thin for me to go out of town--(MVIX)

I found these at 4-wheelin web page after looking who sells these brand tires and sizes--..got them for $230 each with free delivery---

SO ..........I think it was a good deal..

[RacerX]

Yeah, definitely a deal! I love them and yes Eric, they do grip pretty good. Easy to say though after my KDWS "slicks" would rip through first and part of second though. :D I'll get some better pics after I wash my car. ;)

[Marauderman]

I just had to order replacements for mine after 6 years and 31K miles-although they are with some level of thread yet still, they are to thin for me to go out of town--(MVIX)

I found these at 4-wheelin web page after looking who sells these brand tires and sizes--..got them for $230 each with free delivery---

SO ..........I think it was a good deal..



Got my new tires today--only 1 1/2 days after ordering--gotta love the internet!! and from Atlanta --just 265 miles away-- to my door step this afternoon--cool--now--burn old ones or not?? hummmm

[babbage]

Got my new tires today--only 1 1/2 days after ordering--gotta love the internet!! and from Atlanta --just 265 miles away-- to my door step this afternoon--cool--now--burn old ones or not?? hummmm

Cool what did they get you for money wise?

[babbage]

Yeah, definitely a deal! I love them and yes Eric, they do grip pretty good. Easy to say though after my KDWS "slicks" would rip through first and part of second though. :D I'll get some better pics after I wash my car. ;)

Got mine roadforce balanced Friday AM. Nice grippy and quiet - I like the looks of having a bit wider than factory tire.

Feels very stable at 65mph lane changes. Sniff! New rubber smells good.

[RacerX]

I just noticed ealier today, they do have a quieter roasting sound. By the time you notice them breaking away, they're allready gripping again. Two thumbs up!!! :2thumbs:

BTW, it is interesting how 295s look normal on these cars! They should have come with them from the factory with them. :)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0560a.jpg

[MM2004]

I just noticed ealier today, they do have a quieter roasting sound. By the time you notice them breaking away, they're allready gripping again. Two thumbs up!!! :2thumbs:

BTW, it is interesting how 295s look normal on these cars! They should have come with them from the factory with them. :)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0560a.jpg

Glad you like them man!

Get the 555's up front to complete the package.

Oh, and wash that thing!

:D

Mike.

[MM2004]

A pic of the fronts... (255/45/ZR18)
Rears... (265/50/ZR18)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Marion_Car_Show_2011_049_copy. jpg

Mike.

[capt512]

Mike - do you have a side shot?

[MM2004]

Mike - do you have a side shot?

Will this work for ya'?

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Marion_Car_Show_2011_040_copy. jpg

The rake is about the same as stock, and has not messed with TC one bit as the ratio front/rear is within parameters.

;)

Mike.

[capt512]

Ok now I want the Nitto 555's again! Damn you Mike! :)

[Marauderman]

Cool what did they get you for money wise?


I just had to order replacements for mine after 6 years and 31K miles-although they are with some level of thread yet still, they are to thin for me to go out of town--(MVIX)

I found these at 4-wheelin web page after looking who sells these brand tires and sizes--..got them for $230 each with free delivery---

SO ..........I think it was a good deal..

.......forgot how so much rubber looked.....!!

[RacerX]

OK! Washed it!!! I couldn't resist taking a couple pics in the local GY! :D
Yeah, I need new fronts tires now. Doh!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0563a.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0566a.jpg

[SILVERSURFER03]

they look great mike ..... iv'e been running them 265/50/18 555 two years now i think there great

[Vortech347]

MM2004, keep us updated on how the fronts and rears wear.

[RacerX]

Just picked up 2 new KDWS 235/50zr18s for the fronts tonight courtesy of craigslist for $100! I never thought I needed carfixers alignment, then last night, I thought I saw something white under the car on the inside of my tire. Uh, yeah, that IS the inside of my tire!


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_05671.JPGhttp://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_05691.JPG

[babbage]

Day-ummm you get all the good deals. :bows:


update: love the 265-50-18 Nitto 555's for rears! They are soft quiet and very sticky. (twss) Very close to the factory rear size. Still has factory rake with front stockers.

I hope you can keep air in your 295s Bill! ..you did fill them with nitrogen right? :eek:

[RacerX]

I had helium put in mine so the car weighs less. They offered hydrogen, but, when I mentioned Hindenburg, he just mumbled something about smokers always getting a bad rap and offered the helium. Said nitrogen will actually add weight because of large size of the atom!






;) Muahaha!

[LANDY]

Just picked up 2 new KDWS 235/50zr18s for the fronts tonight courtesy of craigslist for $100! I never thought I needed carfixers alignment, then last night, I thought I saw something white under the car on the inside of my tire. Uh, yeah, that IS the inside of my tire!


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_05671.JPGhttp://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_05691.JPG someone needs carfixer alignment specs?
Poor back seats.

[Bigdogjim]

I had helium put in mine so the car weighs less. They offered hydrogen, but, when I mentioned Hindenburg, he just mumbled something about smokers always getting a bad rap and offered the helium. Said nitrogen will actually add weight because of large size of the atom!;) Muahaha!

If you use nitrogen you not loose air over time as with regular are.

[Haggis]

If you use nitrogen you not loose air over time as with regular are.

Regular are (air) is 78% nitrogen. Can you say rip off!!!

[rayjay]

Day-ummm you get all the good deals. :bows:


update: love the 265-50-18 Nitto 555's for rears! They are soft quiet and very sticky. (twss) Very close to the factory rear size. Still has factory rake with front stockers.

I hope you can keep air in your 295s Bill! ..you did fill them with nitrogen right? :eek:

How do they handle with the stock fronts Eric? I need new fronts now, before inspection this month.

[babbage]

How do they handle with the stock fronts Eric? I need new fronts now, before inspection this month.


Very good, nice and stiff sidewall minimal flex. As stiff as factory sidewall yet they feel a bit softer, and are quieter than factory worn rears. (mine were only 2 summers old) NOT A "TRUCK" TIRE!



BTW Mike those shots of your car look fantastic.

[rayjay]

Very good, nice and stiff sidewall minimal flex. As stiff as factory sidewall yet they feel a bit softer, and are quieter than factory worn rears. (mine were only 2 summers old) NOT A "TRUCK" TIRE!



BTW Mike those shots of your car look fantastic.

Thanks, It may be irrelevant anyway. :(