Nitto NT555RII review
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The Nitto NT555RII is highly regarded by high-horsepower vehicle owners as an exceptional drag radial that offers phenomenal straight-line traction, improved wet-weather performance compared to its predecessor, and surprisingly good street manners. Users note substantial improvements in 60-foot times and overall launching capability, though some report rapid tread wear typical of aggressive summer compounds.
What owners say
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- Relative score
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- 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
32/100From 24 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Nitto NT555RII specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 24 owner reviews found online.
The Nitto NT555RII is highly regarded by high-horsepower vehicle owners as an exceptional drag radial that offers phenomenal straight-line traction, improved wet-weather performance compared to its predecessor, and surprisingly good street manners. Users note substantial improvements in 60-foot times and overall launching capability, though some report rapid tread wear typical of aggressive summer compounds.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and launching capability for high-horsepower vehicles
- Improved wet weather performance compared to older generation drag radials
- Surprisingly quiet road noise and good highway manners for a track-focused tire
- Better treadlife longevity than many competing drag radial options
Cons
- Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan than standard street tires
- Can still experience traction loss on extremely high-torque setups in lower gears
- Limited mileage durability reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Users frequently pair these as rear tires with front street tires on high-horsepower muscle cars and sedans like the Chevrolet Camaro SS, Shelby GT500, Dodge Hellcat, and Cadillac CTS-V.
- Owners of high-torque RWD platforms like the Infiniti Q50 and BMW M4 noted dramatic improvements in off-the-line hook compared to standard street tires.
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