Tests – · none yet Owners 43 · 13 reviews
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Nitto NT555 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 13 + 412 owner reviews. How we score
NT555 G2 is ahead, 58–51
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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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54
Dry
NT555 G2 +155Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 59 (est.) 49 Reviews found online 47 64 NT555: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 47 = 54
NT555 G2: 60% × 49.1 + 40% × 63.8 = 55
No road tests of dry for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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52
Wet
NT555 +151Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 56 (est.) 48 Reviews found online 44 54 NT555: 60% × 56.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.4 = 52
NT555 G2: 60% × 48.3 + 40% × 54 = 51
No road tests of wet for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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42
Snow
NT555 G2 +648Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 55 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 23 33 NT555: 60% × 55.3 (est.) + 40% × 22.7 = 42
NT555 G2: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 32.8 = 48
No road tests of snow for NT555. 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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51
Comfort
NT555 G2 +1566Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 43 65 NT555: 40% × 63.6 (est.) + 60% × 43.2 = 51
NT555 G2: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
No road tests of comfort for NT555. 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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59
Noise
NT555 G2 +766Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 49 64 NT555: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 49 = 59
NT555 G2: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.2 = 66
No road tests of noise for NT555 or NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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52
Treadwear
NT555 G2 +2476Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 83 Reviews found online 44 66 NT555: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 43.7 = 52
NT555 G2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66.1 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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50
Handling (owners)
NT555 G2 +1262Why this score
Source NT555 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 50 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT555 | Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 51 | 58 |
| Dry | 54 | 55 |
| Wet | 52 | 51 |
| Snow | 42 | 48 |
| Comfort | 51 | 66 |
| Noise | 59 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 50 | 62 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
51
/ 100
NT555
58
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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
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 |
| Sizes in common | 53 | 53 |
Which one should you actually buy?
51
/ 100
Nitto NT555
58
/ 100
Nitto NT555 G2
Winner: Nitto NT555 G2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Where the Nitto NT555 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Nitto NT555 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 76 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 66 vs 51 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 62 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 66 vs 59 on noise.
Tire A · Nitto NT555
Tire B · Nitto NT555 G2
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NT555 or NT555 G2?
Which is better in the wet, NT555 or NT555 G2?
Neither, by our numbers: 52 vs 51 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, NT555 or NT555 G2?
Neither, by our numbers: 54 vs 55 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, NT555 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 48 vs 42 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, NT555 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 59 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, NT555 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 51 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, NT555 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 76 vs 52 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