Tests 59 · 2 tests Owners 61 · 411 reviews
“Nitto NT555 G2 305/35/20 Just got my G2’s from American Muscle. 5% off and free shipping. Ready for that hot pavement of spring/summer. What summer tires you running? Read more”
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Nitto NT555 G2 vs Toyo Proxes R888R — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
NT555 G2 is ahead, 61–48
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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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56
Dry
Proxes R888R +1369Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Professional tests (TWG score) 49 – Reviews found online 67 69 -
52
Wet
NT555 G2 +2131Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Professional tests (TWG score) 48 – Reviews found online 59 18 -
48
Snow
NT555 G2 +1434Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Reviews found online 34 10 -
68
Comfort
NT555 G2 +959Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Reviews found online 67 48 -
66
Noise
NT555 G2 +1551Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Reviews found online 65 28 -
75
Treadwear
NT555 G2 +3045Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 67 30 -
67
Handling
NT555 G2 +1651Why this score
Source NT555 G2 Proxes R888R Reviews found online 67 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT555 G2 | Toyo Proxes R888R |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 48 |
| Dry | 56 | 69 |
| Wet | 52 | 31 |
| Snow | 48 | 34 |
| Comfort | 68 | 59 |
| Noise | 66 | 51 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 45 |
| Handling | 67 | 51 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
NT555 G2
48
/ 100
Proxes R888R
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Proxes R888R
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
What real owners are saying
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Tire A
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/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”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2024-02-06
“i had some NT555 G2s on my bmw.. they are awesome tires but they DO NOT like to be cold.. if your area gets cold, id say under 60F do not drive aggressive until they warm up. they are a summer only tire.”
r/Mustang
·2 upvotes ·2021-02-02
“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.”
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
Tire B
Toyo Proxes R888R
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT555 G2 | B · Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 88 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10.2/32″ | 4 - 7/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A | 100 AA A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Nitto NT555 G2
48
/ 100
Toyo Proxes R888R
Winner: Nitto NT555 G2 — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes R888R if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 75 vs 45 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 52 vs 31 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 67 vs 51 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 66 vs 51 on noise.
Tire A · Nitto NT555 G2
Tire B · Toyo Proxes R888R
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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.