kumho ecsta xs or nitto 555
10-19-2009, 07:23 PM
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The fundamental question that needs to be asked here is what are the drivers needs. If the OP wants a very good tire, the Jmac beat me to it and the Khumo's for dry/cornering performance fo sho!
If after good performance tire at what is probably a cheaper price and longer life expectancy, go 555's
Jazzer
If after good performance tire at what is probably a cheaper price and longer life expectancy, go 555's
Jazzer
10-20-2009, 09:03 AM
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The fundamental question that needs to be asked here is what are the drivers needs. If the OP wants a very good tire, the Jmac beat me to it and the Khumo's for dry/cornering performance fo sho!
If after good performance tire at what is probably a cheaper price and longer life expectancy, go 555's
If after good performance tire at what is probably a cheaper price and longer life expectancy, go 555's
10-24-2009, 03:24 AM
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Def the Kumhos. I have Nitto 555's and I just can't hook with these period. Straight line or corning. Heating them up or not, Changing tire pressure, street or track, etc... just won't happen. I will never be buying 555's again. I will say one thing tho, they do last a long time.
10-24-2009, 10:24 AM
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Def the Kumhos. I have Nitto 555's and I just can't hook with these period. Straight line or corning. Heating them up or not, Changing tire pressure, street or track, etc... just won't happen. I will never be buying 555's again. I will say one thing tho, they do last a long time.
A couple months ago there was a thread like this and everyone was saying NT555's were really good that's why I went with them now it's Kuhmos?
10-24-2009, 10:48 AM
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^ just a comparison between those particular tires.
You will ALWAYS find a preferable tire, depending on the $$$ you want to spend and the performance you require. I haven't checked the prices, but figure the Kumho's are more expensive.
Jazzer
You will ALWAYS find a preferable tire, depending on the $$$ you want to spend and the performance you require. I haven't checked the prices, but figure the Kumho's are more expensive.
Jazzer
10-24-2009, 11:00 AM
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Iv had both, the ecstas def drove better but the 555s i have now have been through multiple donut factories and still look new.. lol
The 555s dont hook terrible imo. Better than the BFGs i had when I first got my car.
The 555s dont hook terrible imo. Better than the BFGs i had when I first got my car.