Goldenpony

My initial thoughts on my new Nitto 555 G2 tires 4/1/2016


Well, I have been driving on these beauties now for a week or so. In short, I am very impressed. The technician that mounted and balanced the tires commented to me that all of the tires took very little weight to balance.
Now, I will state here that I have been a Michelin guy for many years, and the tires that the Nittos replaced were Michelin’s “flagship” tires, Pilot Super Sports. In the back of my mind I figured these new tires would have to be pretty darn good to impress me. Well, I’m impressed. The tires, first off, are very quiet. I don’t remember driving on a performance tire this quiet.
Secondly, they are very smooth. Not only smooth, but the car drives like it’s on rails. Steering and cornering are very predictable. Both at low speeds and higher speeds, the control is great.
I have only driven on wet roads once, but I felt very confident. Trying several “panic stops”, I literally couldn’t make the tires slide. Also, launching on wet road was very good, couldn’t make them spin.
I am looking forward to many thousands of miles on my Nitto 555 G2s.

ucinn

I've had the same results with the Invo's... Nitto seems to make some pretty awesome tires.

dusman59

Thanks for posting. My tires are due for replacement very soon. I have been considering the 555 G2's. Not sure on the size though. 255 40 19 or 275 40 19 going on a Brembo Gt.

roadpilot

My Velgen VBM7's (20x9 and 20x10.5) with Nitto NT555 G2's (255/35 and 305/30) are on their way to me right now ...

ucinn

Great..come back when you've had a chance to try them out and give us your thoughts on them.

Phillip123

Nitto does make some wicked tires.

movielover40

Glad to hear. Next summer I will be looking.

roadpilot

I don't have them on yet, but they are here!

The Roush axle back exhaust and the Brembo 55D springs are going in/on today. I do plan on dropping it all the way around soon, but there's no way I was going to put the new shoes on with that HUGE Brembo gap in the back that the Brembo cars exhibit (hence, the 55D springs).

Hopefully I'll have time to swap the tires and wheels out tomorrow and get some pics up.

Goldenpony

You'll love 'em!

roadpilot

A few of pics of the installed product. I'll hold off on commenting on performance or comparisons for a bit, as I've only got ~150 miles on them.

Self-installation tip: Don't assume your new wheels are recessed for the OEM (star) washers the factory uses to keep your rotors from falling off while it's being built - you'll quickly find out if they don't ...