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Nitto NT555 vs Nitto NT555 G2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
NT555 G2 is ahead, 61–54
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Tests 59 · 2 tests Owners 61 · 411 reviews
“Anyone run Nitto NT555 G2’s on their B9 or S5 in general? Hey fam. I’m on the market for new tires and I am trying to find alternatives to Michelin PS4’s and Continental DWS06+ which seem to be the two dominant choices. I have ran DWS on a car I used to own many years ago and my god did they last a lifetime and I never had issues with them at all, they’re excellent. I wouldn’t put PS4’s through their paces as I don’t track my car, and I do go on canyon cruises yes but not all that often. I am going to change from OEM 265/30/20 to 275/30/20 and I can only seem to land on Nitto as the third best alternative. I’m hoping someone, anyone in here has ran these at some point on their car and double hoping someone with a B9 platform has done it. I’d love to hear from you. I’m also kind of a sucker for tread pattern and I must say that the DWS isn’t my favorite and the Nitto looks so nice. But in the end the DWS outperforms Nitto in every category despite the fact that Nitto is an actual max performance summer tire and DWS is an all season. OR if you guys have another recommendation I’d love those too. Please share!”
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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57
Dry
NT555 +156Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 49 Reviews found online 51 67 -
54
Wet
NT555 +252Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 48 Reviews found online 49 59 -
43
Snow
NT555 G2 +548Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 26 34 -
59
Comfort
NT555 G2 +968Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 49 67 -
61
Noise
NT555 G2 +566Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 53 65 -
55
Treadwear
NT555 G2 +2075Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 48 67 -
54
Handling
NT555 G2 +1367Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 54 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT555 | Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 54 | 61 |
| Dry | 57 | 56 |
| Wet | 54 | 52 |
| Snow | 43 | 48 |
| Comfort | 59 | 68 |
| Noise | 61 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 75 |
| Handling | 54 | 67 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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NT555
NT555 G2
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A NT555
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and sticky, hot-tar-like road adhesion
- Enhanced handling and high-speed stability
- Sporty aesthetic and semi-slick feel favored by enthusiasts
Cons
- Subpar wet weather traction and dangerous in winter/cold conditions
- Can struggle to maintain traction on higher-horsepower vehicles (e.g., V8 setups)
- Notable road noise that increases as the tire wears
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
Nitto NT555
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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.
“Update: went with the 315 NT555 G2 Just an update after I asked here recently if anyone has or has had these tires. A lot of you suggested to go with the DR’s, but that wasn’t quite what I was after. Soon I would like to get a second set of wheels for the rear and throw the DR’s on those, though. Anyways, here’s them on the car. 315/35/20.”
“Staggered tire recommendations? Title. I have 17x9 rims up front and 17x10.5 rims in the rear. Currently running 245/45R17 on the front and 275/40R17 in the rear. Ideally I’d like to keep these tire sizes. Tires all around are Nitto NT555 G2 tires, and I’m just not happy at all with the grip. They’re fine around corners, but if I even breathe on the throttle at all in 1st gear, I’m instantly spinning. It’s sketchy as fuck in the rain, too. I wanted Continental DWS06 tires, but they don’t make those in a 275/40R17 for my rear tires. I’d only be able to get the fronts. Thinking about Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4s, but not sure. I want to be able to handle well enough around corners, handle Ohio weather no matter what it’s doing, and I wanna be able to floor it in 1st gear and get very little wheel spin. Obviously not trying to drive the car in snow, it’s still mostly gonna see nice weather and occasional rain, I usually like to store the car over the winter and drive something else. But still, Ohio is Ohio, and our weather can absolutely never make up its damn mind. So, I come asking for tire recommendations. Don’t really mind price all too much, but my car is completely stock engine wise minus the exhaust, so it’s not like I’m pushing crazy power. I “daily” this car whenever the weather is nice, so I just need a streetable all season tire that won’t lose grip instantly whenever I try having a little fun. Thanks!”
“Finally got new tires on, NT555 G2s”
Based on 24 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT555 | B · Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 53 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10.3/32″ | 10.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Nitto NT555
Nitto NT555 G2
Winner: Nitto NT555 G2 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 75 vs 55 on treadwear.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 67 vs 54 on handling.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 68 vs 59 on comfort.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 48 vs 43 on snow.
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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.