Tests – · none yet Owners 41 · 43 reviews
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Nitto NT05 vs Nitto NT555 G2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 2 road tests and 43 + 412 owner reviews. How we score
NT555 G2 is ahead, 58–50
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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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62
Dry
NT05 +755Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 49 Reviews found online 60 64 NT05: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.5 = 62
NT555 G2: 60% × 49.1 + 40% × 63.8 = 55
No road tests of dry for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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42
Wet
NT555 G2 +951Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 49 (est.) 48 Reviews found online 31 54 NT05: 60% × 48.9 (est.) + 40% × 30.8 = 42
NT555 G2: 60% × 48.3 + 40% × 54 = 51
No road tests of wet for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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38
Snow
NT555 G2 +1048Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 58 (est.) Reviews found online 15 33 NT05: 60% × 52.8 (est.) + 40% × 14.7 = 38
NT555 G2: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 32.7 = 48
No road tests of snow for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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48
Comfort
NT555 G2 +1866Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 38 65 NT05: 40% × 62.5 (est.) + 60% × 37.9 = 48
NT555 G2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
No road tests of comfort for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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62
Noise
NT555 G2 +466Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 55 64 NT05: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.6 = 62
NT555 G2: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.2 = 66
No road tests of noise for NT05 or NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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50
Treadwear
NT555 G2 +2676Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 57 (est.) 83 Reviews found online 40 66 NT05: 60% × 56.9 (est.) + 40% × 39.9 = 50
NT555 G2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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55
Handling (owners)
NT555 G2 +762Why this score
Source NT05 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 55 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT05 | Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 50 | 58 |
| Dry | 62 | 55 |
| Wet | 42 | 51 |
| Snow | 38 | 48 |
| Comfort | 48 | 66 |
| Noise | 62 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 62 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
50
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NT05
58
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NT555 G2
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A NT05
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and cornering grip
- Predictable and progressive handling limits
- Good value and competitive price point for a performance tire
Cons
- Poor performance and traction in heavy rain or wet conditions
- Can be noisy or develop a whistling sound at highway speeds
- May overheat or struggle under extreme track conditions for prolonged sessions
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT05 | B · Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 23 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 7.2/32″ | 10.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 20 | 20 |
Which one should you actually buy?
50
/ 100
Nitto NT05
58
/ 100
Nitto NT555 G2
Winner: Nitto NT555 G2 — better treadwear, comfort and snow. Pick the Nitto NT05 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 76 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 66 vs 48 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 48 vs 38 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 51 vs 42 on wet.
Tire A · Nitto NT05
Tire B · Nitto NT555 G2
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NT05 or NT555 G2?
Which is better in the wet, NT05 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 51 vs 42 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, NT05 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT05, 62 vs 55 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, NT05 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 48 vs 38 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, NT05 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, NT05 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 48 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, NT05 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 76 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology