Hi,

Couple of my friends recommend me to use NT555 because of the price. I wonder does anyone have experience with this tire? How does it compare to S03 or pilot sport? I got the price quote of 235/40/18 for each $160 installed. what do you guy think?

03 DG 5AT Coupe
Clear bra/ Tint/ Z tube + stillen Airbox/ PIAA wedge
RS-R Exhaust
Eibach Sway Bar

 

I am running the 555's in a 245/35/19's up front and 275/30/19's in the rear. I've had these particualr series of tires on my e36 bmw m3 and my b6 audi a4. In my opinion they are just a good tire at a good price. Good tread pattern and good tread wear rating ( i believe its 300). Not as sticky as the pilots or so-3's, but its plenty to get u around daily and pretty decent on the track.

 

I used to roll with NT-450s on my old ride. I agree that the tread pattern for Nitto tires are some of the best out there...not to mention many compliments that I received by other drivers. And they are priced well too. However, I wasn't impressed with the dealer that I went through to have the tires installed (Auto Addictions). I barely had 5k miles on 'em when a nail popped one of 'em. Because of the location of the nail, I couldn't have the tire plugged. So, I ask (the dealer) to make good on the tire warranty and to have the cost pro-rated. They told me that I would have to pay full price up front and that they would submit the tire to the manufacturer for "review". Never heard back from them.

'03 G35 C Prem Pkg, Navi, Aero, Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg

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I have about 3,000 miles on mine 245/35/20 and they are great in my opinion. No visible wear, and handle quite nicely.

 

I have the same size setup as KYEGUY82 on Axis Supermesh 19's. They've been great. I also used the 450's on a previous accord of mine and wore 'em out. I loved those too.

It's a good choice if you ask me.

 

Well I didn't like them. Had them on my G for about 5 months. IMO they are noisey, and ride rough. As far as grip, they are great as long as it is warm. They are MUCH looser in any temp below 50.

You get what you pay for.

BillR

 

I agree with half of Bill's comments. On MY G, the Nittos are quiet & smooth riding. However, he's VERY accurate in describing their handling while cold. We just had a cold snap here & the car handles totally different. In fact, I was tempted to adjust the rear sway bar for MORE understeer to try & compensate. Fortunately it doesn't stay below 50 in Louisiana for long so I'm just having fun doing the drifting thing!! I've had Pilot Sports ( GREAT tire but pricey ) & Dunlops ( ditto ) but the Nitto is, IMHO, an excellent all-around tire for the money.