Nitto NT555 G2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 37% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 58 · 412 reviews analysed Road tests 60 · 2 tests
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Nitto NT555 G2 has a Relative Score of 60 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for treadwear (83) and weakest for wet (48). 412 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 29% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 49 — 10th of 10 (2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Wet 48 — 10th of 10 (2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
58/100From 412 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
60/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 412 owner reviews found online.
The Nitto NT555 G2 receives polarized reviews from drivers, heavily dependent on application, climate, and vehicle power levels. While many users praise its aggressive styling, comfortable and quiet ride, slow tread wear, and solid value compared to premium competitors, performance enthusiasts with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles frequently criticize its wet-weather traction and straight-line dry grip under heavy acceleration.
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
- Low road noise and a smooth, comfortable highway ride
- Good dry handling and cornering predictability during normal to spirited street driving
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
- Vague or soft sidewall feedback reported by some drivers tracking their cars
Worth knowing
- Owners of high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive muscle cars (such as Dodge Challengers, Chargers, and Ford Mustangs) frequently noted difficulties hooking up from a dig and severe slip in wet conditions.
- Drivers running staggered setups (such as wider 305 or 315 rear sizes) appreciated the aggressive stance and improved mechanical grip, though high-torque applications still experienced wheel spin.
- Owners of older or weekend-driven Corvettes and lighter sports cars reported high satisfaction regarding ride comfort, low noise, and longevity.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 10th of 10 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 10th of 10 |
Source: Tire Rack
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18
21st of 22
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 1st of 22 |
Source: Consumer Reports
Nitto NT555 G2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | B in 96% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 98% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 70–71 dB |
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