NITTO 555's

[DOOM]

Guys it that time of year again. It's been about 6 months and I need new tires again.

Goodyear no longer makes my Eagle F1's :bigcry:

So I'm thinking of going with the NITTO - NT555 EXTREME ZR's

Here's my question!
HOW DO THEY HANDLE IN THE RAIN?

Everyone running these tires please post up!

The reviews I have read say that they suck in the rain! People who know me know that I don't drive in the rain. But hey **** happens and you never know when you get caught in it! So I really need some good honest feedback.

Not trying to turn this into a big tire debate so please keep this on track! I will probably be ordering a new set this week!

[MOTOWN]

I ran them they are great on dry pavement and in the rain! Its the cold weather that makes you want to use a few four letter words! They turn into bricks
But in Nittos defense they do clearly state its a summer tire and are not recommended for winter months at all
Other than that there hard to beat!

[ctrlraven]

Tirerack has a few Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tire left
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+F1+GS-D3&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=65YR9F1GSD34X4XL&tab=Sizes

Found some on ebay as well (TWO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-255-55-18-Goodyear-Eagle-F1-GS-D3-SHIPPING-DISC-/110749264393?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c92baa09&vxp=mtr

(Four)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-Brand-New-255-55-18-Goodyear-Eagle-F1-GS-D3-Tires-109Y-SHIPPING-DISCOUNT-/110826555022?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19cdc7068e&vxp=mtr

Just in case you decide to stay with your current tire and don't get the Nittos.

[MOTOWN]

Opps thought I was texting!

[MM2004]

Jake,

You and I rarely drive in the rain and happens only when we get caught in it.

Right after getting my Nitto 555's, I was on a road trip to MERCMAN's for the weekend, I ran into a wall of rain on 65N while rolling at 75MPH.

I did slow a little, but not once did I feel the car was "floating", and she tracked straight as hell.

Water was ponding all over the road and it never jerked the wheel out of my hand when I hit those areas.

A couple other times being caught in the rain was the same scenario... The car felt damn good with no slipping detected or felt.

The tires are a High Performace rated tire, for mainly summer driving and wet conditions.

When it is cold outside, <50, they do slip a little easier, but is to be expected.

I say go for it man!

And they look damn good too...

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

;)

Mike.

[GAMike]

I ran them they are great on dry pavement and in the rain! Its the cold weather that makes you want to use a few four letter words! They turn into bricks
But in Nittos defense they do clearly state its a summer tire and are not recommended for winter months at all
Other than that there hard to beat!


Plus 2 Doom.... I would have reskinned with em again last week, but fell into a lil better deal on Hankook Ventus rears that were too good to pass up...(Distributor quoted wrong price to the retail outlet I was trading with... Caught the error later on, but honored the original price).

[DOOM]

Tirerack has a few Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tire left
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+F1+GS-D3&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=65YR9F1GSD34X4XL&tab=Sizes

Found some on ebay as well (TWO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-255-55-18-Goodyear-Eagle-F1-GS-D3-SHIPPING-DISC-/110749264393?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c92baa09&vxp=mtr

(Four)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-Brand-New-255-55-18-Goodyear-Eagle-F1-GS-D3-Tires-109Y-SHIPPING-DISCOUNT-/110826555022?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19cdc7068e&vxp=mtr

Just in case you decide to stay with your current tire and don't get the Nittos.


I don't have a problem getting the Eagle F1's. My guy still has a good stock of them. That's never an issue. I just don't want to keep running 6-7 year old tires on my marauder.

And the tire rack link you posted is for a 19 inch tire. :lol:

I just need to know how these nittos handle in the rain. My F1's were awesome in the rain! NEVER HAD AN ISSUE.

Thanks for the links BIRDMAN! You are always more than helpful. :beer:

Can you find me some cheap nittos? :D

[breeze]

I use to mess with this girl in Mo. County I did 80mph in the rain all the way home! No worries, if it rains idk I trust them. Now snow, playing with fire there!

[DOOM]

Planning on going with 255/45/ZR18's up front and 265/50/ZR18's out back.
Same setup Mike is using.

[Mr. Man]

Planning on going with 255/45/ZR18's up front and 265/50/ZR18's out back.
Same setup Heckman is using.
I think I'm going to try these too. My set will be 235 fronts and the 265 rears just cause I want the perspective. :)

[breeze]

That setup is what I had on my summer wheels.

Why not 295's leave fatter tire marks.:burnout: Even tho I know you prefer the stock look.

[REAL4WD]

on my CV Sport I run 255/50ZR17 Nitto NT555s.
they handle amazing.

last set of tires I had were Goodyear Eagle GTs. the GTs handle rain better in hard cornering but not as well on the street during dry handling compared to the NT555s.

[DOOM]

That setup is what I had on my summer wheels.

Why not 295's leave fatter tire marks.:burnout: Even tho I know you prefer the stock look.

My widened rims I have are for TRACK USE ONLY!

And I run 305's on those. :D

I think 265's out back is good for the street. My F1's are 255's and I love em!

So I'll be going 1 size wider on the rears and 2 sizes wider on the front.

[CWright]

I haven't had any problems at all. I just take it easy from the pedal of course :D

As far as traction I've felt very comfortable. I have driven it a few times on the rain. Not by choice! :rolleyes: You won't have any issues taking with its handling.

[DWSTANG67]

I think I'm going to try these too. My set will be 235 fronts and the 265 rears just cause I want the perspective. :)

I run this setup and and very happy with the NITTO tires, like others i dont go out in the rain, but have been caught in the rain and had good grip with the NITTO tires.

Now if you want to spin them, they do leave nice marks heres one of me leaving the ABT tour, i also left a couple at maraderville mvx

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h322/DWSTANG67/2012-11-18104101_zpsbd19d09a.jpg

[NATEHAWK]

I've had the Nitto's 295's out back for a long while. I'm soon ordering a new set of 295 45 18 out back and 255 45 18 out front. I just remembered My front springs and 1 coil cut so it sits a lower in the front. But I don't think the added size up front should be a deal breaker! Man pull the trigger, you know I don't cruise in wet conditions either.

[boatmangc]

I ran my 555s from the lower Florida Keys through Orlando as TS Sandy dumped a ton of rain on Florida's Turnpike.
Running through DEEP water never hydroplaned, did get blown sideways with gusts up to 50 with over an inch of water standing on the highway@ 65-70 MPH. It wasn't the tires fault, just physics.
IMHO extremely surefooted in the rain.

[Haggis]

Jake, we have them on both cars and they suck!!! :mad2: Constantly breaking loose even at low speeds no traction. Squirrely on wet roads and when the temp drops below 65* they become so hard it is like riding on a washboard. I would recommend you go with another brand and leave the 555s for our low horse power KB cars.

[Mebot]

I've had the Nitto's 295's out back for a long while. I'm soon ordering a new set of 295 45 18 out back and 255 45 18 out front. I just remembered My front springs and 1 coil cut so it sits a lower in the front. But I don't think the added size up front should be a deal breaker! Man pull the trigger, you know I don't cruise in wet conditions either.

Nate, do you have your 295 on your OEM wheels or did you get them widened?

[DOOM]

Nate, do you have your 295 on your OEM wheels or did you get them widened?



He has widened wheels.

[B.C. Bake]

It's only been a couple of months, but I went with the cooper zeon speed rated tire and so far I really like them.:burnout:

[Mebot]

He has widened wheels.

hmm should I be worried about my setup? I have 295/45 hankook ventus on what I believe is oem wheels. it's how I bought my car.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

[DOOM]

hmm should I be worried about my setup? I have 295/45 hankook ventus on what I believe is oem wheels. it's how I bought my car.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.


Personally I wouldn't run a 295 tire on a stock rim!

[Mebot]

Personally I wouldn't run a 295 tire on a stock rim!

I know. you're the 2nd person to say that.....:(

I have noticed adverse driving with it, but I'm not stomping on it or taking any wild corners. think I'll throw my old tires back on soon.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

[ctrlraven]

I know. you're the 2nd person to say that.....:(

I have noticed adverse driving with it, but I'm not stomping on it or taking any wild corners. think I'll throw my old tires back on soon.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

265/50-18 is a safe wider size to go with on the rear. If you have traction control then would need to go to a 255/45-18 front for the correct height difference between the front and rear.

[GAMike]

Look inside your rear wheels... If there is a "band" with exposed welds on either side, you have widened wheels.... I also would not run 295's on stock wheel widths.....


hmm should I be worried about my setup? I have 295/45 hankook ventus on what I believe is oem wheels. it's how I bought my car.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

[Vortech347]

They work great in the rain. My wife used them in her daily driver Cobra from spring to fall. No issues at all.

[Trevor M]

I have this exact set up now. I love the Nittos and they are great in the rain! These tires are awesome! I say go wider in the back, just my :twocents: cause when i get new ones they will definitely be fatter. Good Luck!!!


Planning on going with 255/45/ZR18's up front and 265/50/ZR18's out back.
Same setup Mike is using.

[Mebot]

Look inside your rear wheels... If there is a "band" with exposed welds on either side, you have widened wheels.... I also would not run 295's on stock wheel widths.....

I will check but I don't recall seeing any bands even when I had up on the lift.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

[stevesoasis]

Great tires in the rain, only downside as mentioned is when the temp drops they are hard as a rock. Barely touch the throttle and ur spinning.

[Haggis]

I repeat.....


Jake, we have them on both cars and they suck!!! :mad2: Constantly breaking loose even at low speeds no traction. Squirrely on wet roads and when the temp drops below 65* they become so hard it is like riding on a washboard. I would recommend you go with another brand and leave the 555s for our low horse power KB cars.

[GAMike]

I will check but I don't recall seeing any bands even when I had up on the lift.

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

They will be obvious Mebot... You can easily see the welds when the car is sitting on the ground...:)

[Mebot]

They will be obvious Mebot... You can easily see the welds when the car is sitting on the ground...:)

I'm pretty sure they are not widened. but appreciate the info. I want to pull the 295s off and put my 255s back on. sorry for the thread-jack doom! thanks everyone

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

[Haggis]

I'm pretty sure they are not widened. but appreciate the info. I want to pull the 295s off and put my 255s back on. sorry for the thread-jack doom! thanks everyone

Sent from my handheld Zack Morris iShoe 4S.

Your wheels are not widended.

[Vortech347]

Agree'd about the cold weather. Anything colder than 50* they start to drive like ass.

[gdsqdcr]

I run 555's on all 4 corners. Love them. In the cold, they get a bit hard below 40 degrees or so. In the rain they are okay for the limited times I have been caught in ther rain with them. Some folks have issues with them, but to me they have been good.

I have 265's in the rear and 245's up front.

My only issue, my fronts are worn down at ~20K miles. That seemed fast. My alignment is spot on ... so not sure. Gonna try them again once the rain stops.

[babbage]

Jake, we have them on both cars and they suck!!! :mad2: Constantly breaking loose even at low speeds no traction. Squirrely on wet roads and when the temp drops below 65* they become so hard it is like riding on a washboard. I would recommend you go with another brand and leave the 555s for our low horse power KB cars.


These are a high performance SUMMER tire. Nitto says NOT to run them in temps below 55 degrees. There is a reason for that. See sentence 1.

[LANDY]

If you want good traction on wet pavement stay away from them. Otherwise get the NT05 nittos.

[DOOM]

Here's my question!
HOW DO THEY HANDLE IN THE RAIN?


These are a high performance SUMMER tire. Nitto says NOT to run them in temps below 55 degrees. There is a reason for that. See sentence 1.


Did you read my post??? See post 1!

I am very well aware of what a summer tire is! I've only been running them for the past 5 years! :rolleyes:

[Mote]

I have a set of the 555s - Stock size in front, 265/50 in back. I have the back break loose pretty easily on wet pavement and my car is N/A. Wasn't necessarily cool out either. I would trust my old Avalon more than this car with these tires when the pavement is wet. Hey, they look cool though:D

We had snow unexpectedly almost a month ago - Maybe 1/4 inch and I almost got stuck in a flat intersection - Tires just spun - I was crawling! I wish I could afford to sell these and get something else. it was a bad decision for a DD IMO.

[2,4shofast]

As others have said, ok in the rain....cold weather is a no go!

[babbage]

Did you read my post??? See post 1!

I am very well aware of what a summer tire is! I've only been running them for the past 5 years! :rolleyes:

Just responding to Haggis, who didn't seem to know temp requirements of 555s.

[myrodr]

i was looking on nitto's site thinking about motivo's longer tread wear and better traction. just my 2 cents.

[crouse]

I run the 255/45 on the front and 265/50 on the rear. Excellent dry grip, but in the rain, the grip is not as good as the OEM BFG's. I run Blizzaks in the winter, so I don't care about running these in the cold weather.

[Mr. Man]

Damn I was seriously considering the 555's but I do drive my car into early Nov. Not in the snow but I like to get in that last car show if the weather cooperates.
What to do? What to do?:confused:

[DWSTANG67]

Damn I was seriously considering the 555's but I do drive my car into early Nov. Not in the snow but I like to get in that last car show if the weather cooperates.
What to do? What to do?:confused:

Nov and Dec are ok on good days just be careful in the morning chill we were just in lambertville and I am running 555

[camelgrundle]

for the guys saying the nt555s are not good or anyone else for that matter, what is your opinion for a better summer high performance tire? in the process of a supercharger kit and i have 420s on the rear which i am very happy with, with "305" hp that is haha.

[Haggis]

Just responding to Haggis, who didn't seem to know temp requirements of 555s.

Yes, I do know the temp requirement on 'Summer' tires. It is just that every time I buy a set of tires I like and when Doom switches to that tire there becomes a shortage.



***Doom stop burning up tires I like***

[DOOM]

Yes, I do know the temp requirement on 'Summer' tires. It is just that every time I buy a set of tires I like and when Doom switches to that tire there becomes a shortage.



***Doom stop burning up tires I like***


LMAO!!! :laugh: :laugh: :rofl: :rofl:

:burn: :burnout: :burnout:



:lol:

[Vortech347]

555's are a great balance of price/performance/life. They are a hard tire to beat for all 3 of those things.

[DOOM]

Yes, I do know the temp requirement on 'Summer' tires. It is just that every time I buy a set of tires I like and when Doom switches to that tire there becomes a shortage.



***Doom stop burning up tires I like***


Go back to the stock BFG's!

Problem solved! :rofl:

:lol:

[Haggis]

Go back to the stock BFG's!

Problem solved! :rofl:

:lol:

I never had stock BFGs on my car.

[DOOM]

Just ordered the 555's! :banana2:

[Mr. Man]

Just ordered the 555's! :banana2:
Where from?

[DOOM]

Where from?

From discount tires.com

The 255/45/18's were $154.00 each!

The 265/50/18's were 174.00 each!

Best deal I could find!

Now I wonder how long they will last??? :hmmm:

[maineiac]

On your car about a week

[1stMerc]

Over 9,000...... seconds that is

[MM2004]

From discount tires.com

The 255/45/18's were $154.00 each!

The 265/50/18's were 174.00 each!

Best deal I could find!

Now I wonder how long they will last??? :hmmm:

10 seconds.

Which is 7 seconds longer than you would.

:D

Mike.

[GAMike]

10 seconds.

Which is 7 seconds longer than you would.

:D

Mike.

Is that what she said???:eek:

[adtaylor]

Good choice Doom. I have 555's up front and NT05's in the back and I just put her away for the winter no issue's in 30 degree weather I leave in Michigan. No summer tire will perform like a all season tire, but those of us that go this route know that.

[DOOM]

Got the new nittos in and they look awesome!!!

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00995.jpg

Can't wait to slap em on!

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00996.jpg

My cousin said they should last 2 days! :lol:

[J-MAN]

Got the new nittos in and they look awesome!!!

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00995.jpg

Can't wait to slap em on!

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00996.jpg

My cousin said they should last 2 days! :lol:

Sounds like he's an optimist!

[Joe Walsh]

Got the new nittos in and they look awesome!!!

Can't wait to slap em on!


My cousin said they should last 2 days! :lol:

....Or one day at Louisville, Carlisle, or MV10.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Got the new nittos in and they look awesome!!!


Can't wait to slap em on!

My cousin said they should last 2 days! :lol:

I'm surprised that scientists haven't tracked Global Warming to you. You're putting more carbon into the atmosphere than China and India.

Carry on!!!!

[MMcactusflower]

WOW...great tread pattern...I am seriously considering those for my DTR '04.

[MOTOWN]

Cant wait to see em mounted up!

[MM2004]

Jake,

You're gonna love 'em.

Guaranteed!

:burnout: ;)

Mike.