Nitto NT555 review
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The Nitto NT555 is generally well-regarded as a high-performance summer tire that delivers exceptional dry traction, a planted, semi-slick feel, and strong straight-line acceleration for enthusiasts. However, opinions are somewhat divided, with some users reporting poor wet weather performance, limited traction on high-horsepower vehicles, and increased road noise as the tires wear down.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
47/100From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Nitto NT555 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10.3/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.
The Nitto NT555 is generally well-regarded as a high-performance summer tire that delivers exceptional dry traction, a planted, semi-slick feel, and strong straight-line acceleration for enthusiasts. However, opinions are somewhat divided, with some users reporting poor wet weather performance, limited traction on high-horsepower vehicles, and increased road noise as the tires wear down.
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
- Decent tread longevity for an ultra-high-performance summer tire
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
- Premium pricing
Worth knowing
- Owners of muscle cars like Shelby Mustangs note that while dry handling is impressive, high-horsepower applications can easily overwhelm the tire's traction limits, particularly in wet conditions.
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