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Old 02-13-2010, 11:04 AM
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Do some research. Dry weather they are pretty good. But alot of people ( myself included) have issues with hydroplaning. I got so annoyed with it that I finally just put my stock wheels/tires back on until the rainy season is over here. I have not hydroplaned since. Sucks cuz I miss my nice rims.

But some people say they have no problems at all.

EDIT: If you do decide to go with the Nitto's, check these out. Might be worth your time. This guy has been trying to sell this set since last april.

https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...me-wheels.html

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Old 02-13-2010, 03:49 PM
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I also have Nitto Invos.....but I cannot remember what I paid. I do know they've been decent tires. Very quiet.
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Old 02-13-2010, 03:55 PM
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I have the Nitto 555's on my Razors and I love them, I think its a great tire in most conditions. I use my car as a DD and they have yet to make me regret them after 8 months of use.
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Old 02-13-2010, 04:31 PM
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I've heard nothing but great things about the 555's as well. I'm in the process of buying 265/35/20 all the way around as well. Great price tooooo!!!!
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Old 02-13-2010, 05:09 PM
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Not a big fan of the 555s either.
BFG g-Force KDWIIs FTW.
They hydroplane eisier than others with more
tread pattern per inch but I dont drive 80MPH
in heavy rain... so to each his own...
KDWIIs wear nice and stick like snot once hot.

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Old 02-13-2010, 06:18 PM
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Thanks guys for the great feedback. The tires are just going to be for summer I like to use the stockers for the winter since it's my d/d. Still leaning toward the 555s but I'm going to talk to the tire dealer and ask him about the tires you all listed get a quote on all then go from there. I LOVE this forum always GREAT feed back Thank you all once again!
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Old 02-13-2010, 06:31 PM
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man get the invos! i have yet to hear ONE person say anything bad about them....555s are nice in dry weather but dont get caught in the rain. invos are only a little big more. The treadwear is awesome, great in the rain, great on dry, great in the turns, great in the straight. just a great all a round DD tire.

i think i got mine for like 700 or so....255/35/20 and 295/35/20
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Old 02-13-2010, 06:32 PM
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whatever you do...don't go cheap. I stupidly made that mistake 2 weeks ago with some tires for the rear. I knew better, but thought I was getting an amazing deal. Now I know why the guy had 2 brand new tires for $250 on Craigslist. they suck.
Originally Posted by siberian.mist
i have redlines, had a great experience with falken 452s 255/35/20, but i will be getting kdw2 265/35/20 next time around
I hate my Falken 452's...just got 275/40/18 out back for $310 installed...I want my money back

the 452 is highly rated...but I swear that I had more traction with my 235/50/18 KDWs stockers. maybe the damn 452's will get stickier as they wear. put about 300 miles on them so far and all I've done is slip and slide
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Old 02-13-2010, 09:31 PM
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I have 255/50 Nitto 555s on the stock 17s (all 4)...had them for about 4-5000 miles and so far in the dry weather they have done real well. I have only had them in mild-warm weather but I bet when texas summer comes I will be getting AMAZING traction from a dead stop. In the rain you have to watch out for standing water or hard down pours. I chose to drive safe in the rain anyways so it has not really affected me too bad.
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