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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 vs Nitto NT555 G2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport A/S 3 is ahead, 76–61
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Tests 61 · 2 tests Owners 61 · 411 reviews
“Nitto NT555 G2 is good for the price. It's decent all around. Great treadwear rating, looks good but does NOT want to perform at all if a little bit cold. MP4S if you don't mind spending extra. A bit more grippy and better in the rain for sure.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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78
Dry
Pilot Sport A/S 3 +2058Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 53 Reviews found online 83 67 -
79
Wet
Pilot Sport A/S 3 +2554Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 50 Reviews found online 83 59 -
70
Snow
Pilot Sport A/S 3 +2248Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 70 34 -
71
Comfort
Pilot Sport A/S 3 +368Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 73 67 -
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Reviews found online – 65 -
70
Treadwear
NT555 G2 +575Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 72 67 -
83
Handling
Pilot Sport A/S 3 +1667Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 83 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 | Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 61 |
| Dry | 78 | 58 |
| Wet | 79 | 54 |
| Snow | 70 | 48 |
| Comfort | 71 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 75 |
| Handling | 83 | 67 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3
61
/ 100
NT555 G2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport A/S 3
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry weather conditions
- Outstanding cornering stability and steering responsiveness
- Stiff sidewalls providing superior handling compared to competitors
Cons
- Noticeable and bothersome road noise
- Heavy tire construction
- Shorter than expected tread life for certain drivers on abrasive surfaces
Tire B NT555 G2
Pros
- Aggressive, visually appealing tread pattern and sidewall design
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands like Michelin or Pirelli
- Long-lasting tread life and slow wear rates for a summer performance tire
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction, with multiple users reporting hydroplaning and a slippery feel in the rain
- Lack of straight-line traction and wheel spin under heavy acceleration, especially on high-horsepower RWD vehicles
- Subpar performance in cooler temperatures or cold conditions, requiring heat to grip properly
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Nitto NT555 G2
Community opinions on the Nitto NT555 G2 are mixed, often positioning it as an affordable, good-looking tire with decent tread life that performs adequately in warm weather. However, many enthusiast drivers note that it struggles significantly with straight-line traction, wet weather grip, and cold temperatures compared to higher-end alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
r/hellcat
·3 upvotes ·2024-08-07
“Try the NT555G2 up front and the NT555RII in the rear. I hook all the time after the tires warm up.”
r/GolfGTI
·39 upvotes ·2020-05-18
“Update! I ended up going with the Nitto NT555 G2’s, thanks for all the suggestions. They are amazing tires! They ride smooth for an ultra performance, the price was friendly, and they grip extremely well!”
r/Autocross
·3 upvotes ·2021-06-21
“How to make the most of my nt555 g2s? Hey, I have 285 front 305 rear 20" 555 g2s on my Camaro 1LE and I'm really struggling at autocross. I find that my braking ability and front grip mid corner are aweful. I drove a friend's car on Better 200tw tire and loved out. How can I make the most of my G2? I ran 28psi last event. I'm not trying to win a class, just learning what I can. I plan on upgrading tires after I burn these but I don't want to drop 1400 on good tires until I need to since my car is not only used at Autocross. It's drag raced, autoXd, going to go to a road course, and I want to go to Canada and the tail of the Dragon lol. Yes, I know wheels/tires for the street and track Seperate would be the best idea Read more”
Top themes
#straight-line traction#wet weather performance#cold temperature grip#price and value#treadwear and longevity#comparison to michelin ps4s
Based on 24 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 | B · Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ – 20″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10.2/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
61
/ 100
Nitto NT555 G2
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 — better wet, snow and dry. Pick the Nitto NT555 G2 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 79 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 70 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 78 vs 58 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 83 vs 67 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
Tire B · Nitto NT555 G2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.