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GreenAppleLS3 · 03-20-2015, 11:21 PM

Im picking up a set of NT555rs 295/45/18 how big of a difference is there going to be over a 275 Nitto Motivo. my fastest 60 to date is a 2.042 on them. as far as i know they are terrible all seasons with a 580 treadwear.

What kinda RPMs would you guys suggest to launch at with the 555r's. Am i dumping the clutch or rolling it out?

VADER SS L99 · 03-21-2015, 04:32 AM

HUGE MASSIVE difference over the all season Nitto 275/40R20. Plus, did you mean the 305/45R18 Nitto NT555R? I don't think they make a 295/45R18 NT555R. Also, I know its more expensive but I would recommend the Mickey Thompson ET street 305/45R18 if you are putting these tires on track wheels. Will get better results with the Mickey Thompson. The NT555R is a great street tire for dry traction that can be used at the track. The Mickey Thompson is a great track tire that can be used on the street. See the difference?

Mr. Nasty · 03-21-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

HUGE MASSIVE difference over the all season Nitto 275/40R20. Plus, did you mean the 305/45R18 Nitto NT555R? I don't think they make a 295/45R18 NT555R. Also, I know its more expensive but I would recommend the Mickey Thompson ET street 305/45R18 if you are putting these tires on track wheels. Will get better results with the Mickey Thompson. The NT555R is a great street tire for dry traction that can be used at the track. The Mickey Thompson is a great track tire that can be used on the street. See the difference?

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GreenAppleLS3 · 03-21-2015, 09:20 AM

I'm going with them for now. and might daily them thats why I'm going nt555r

JantzenOKC · 03-21-2015, 09:59 AM

Will the Nitto and the mickey Thompson both get about the same mileage if you street them or will the Nitto last longer?

Pro Stock John · 03-21-2015, 02:00 PM

Nitto 555R can last a long time they are also the hardest rubber compoind.
NT05Rs next.
M/T and MH's will last a lot less daily driven.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-21-2015, 11:53 PM

Ran a set of 555rs today at the track.

Needless to say, it'll prolly be the last set of 555s I do. They are great for daily driving but absolutely nothing like the hook of the 05rs.

I ran them at 22, 20, 18 psi. 18 seemed to work the best but, for me, they just didn't hook like I expected them to.

VADER SS L99 · 03-22-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Ran a set of 555rs today at the track.

Needless to say, it'll prolly be the last set of 555s I do. They are great for daily driving but absolutely nothing like the hook of the 05rs.

I ran them at 22, 20, 18 psi. 18 seemed to work the best but, for me, they just didn't hook like I expected them to.

I had the same results. Made for a great street tire that could hook up decently while getting decent mileage and decent wet traction but seemed only a little bit better than a summer only max high performance street tire at the track.

GreenAppleLS3 · 03-23-2015, 10:59 PM

going with the MT ET streets 305/45/18 car weighs 3550 will be pulling pass seat and swapping driver seat hopefully for a sheet metal one with foam insert. trying to get into the 3400s possibly. without driver. the car makes 440rwhp 409rwtq. what kinda 1/8mile times should i be seeing with a hard launch.?

03-20-2015, 11:21 PM	#1
GreenAppleLS3 Drives: Synergy Green SS Camaro 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San diego Posts: 194 View My Garage	Drag radials Q Im picking up a set of NT555rs 295/45/18 how big of a difference is there going to be over a 275 Nitto Motivo. my fastest 60 to date is a 2.042 on them. as far as i know they are terrible all seasons with a 580 treadwear. What kinda RPMs would you guys suggest to launch at with the 555r's. Am i dumping the clutch or rolling it out?

03-21-2015, 04:32 AM	#2
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	HUGE MASSIVE difference over the all season Nitto 275/40R20. Plus, did you mean the 305/45R18 Nitto NT555R? I don't think they make a 295/45R18 NT555R. Also, I know its more expensive but I would recommend the Mickey Thompson ET street 305/45R18 if you are putting these tires on track wheels. Will get better results with the Mickey Thompson. The NT555R is a great street tire for dry traction that can be used at the track. The Mickey Thompson is a great track tire that can be used on the street. See the difference? __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

03-21-2015, 02:00 PM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Nitto 555R can last a long time they are also the hardest rubber compoind. NT05Rs next. M/T and MH's will last a lot less daily driven. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

03-21-2015, 09:20 AM	#4
GreenAppleLS3 Drives: Synergy Green SS Camaro 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San diego Posts: 194 View My Garage	I'm going with them for now. and might daily them thats why I'm going nt555r

03-21-2015, 09:59 AM	#5
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Will the Nitto and the mickey Thompson both get about the same mileage if you street them or will the Nitto last longer?

03-21-2015, 11:53 PM	#7
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Ran a set of 555rs today at the track. Needless to say, it'll prolly be the last set of 555s I do. They are great for daily driving but absolutely nothing like the hook of the 05rs. I ran them at 22, 20, 18 psi. 18 seemed to work the best but, for me, they just didn't hook like I expected them to.

03-23-2015, 10:59 PM	#9
GreenAppleLS3 Drives: Synergy Green SS Camaro 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San diego Posts: 194 View My Garage	going with the MT ET streets 305/45/18 car weighs 3550 will be pulling pass seat and swapping driver seat hopefully for a sheet metal one with foam insert. trying to get into the 3400s possibly. without driver. the car makes 440rwhp 409rwtq. what kinda 1/8mile times should i be seeing with a hard launch.?