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[kujo]

Anyone running the Nitto 555s or T1Rs ?

I'm going to be looking for 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires really soon.
The last 4-5 sets of tires I've had on cars we're the Mich PS2s.
I LOVE them and they do make em in this size, was juts thinking about trying something else and looking to save some coin for other mods.

Anyone running the Nitto 555s in this size ?
What are your impressions ?
What do you think they weigh or do you know the weight ?
Their site doesn't list it and that would certainly be a factor.

How bout the T1Rs ? they've been out for a bit now and I know I'd drop a few lbs going to these tires.
How is the ride comfort and more importantly GRIP ?

Any tramlining from the tread pattern on either of these tires? I hate that and the PS2s won't waver a bit.

Thanks for the thoughts,

kj

[aapriadi]

why not the falken fk 452? creativeautoworks is having a special on them

[kujo]

Kinda have a bad taste in my mouth with Falken.
got a really bad set of ST115s that almost pulled my car off the road. I'm not even shitting..... they we're MESSED UP.....

And, they(452s) are heavier than my 18" RFTS !
Not wanting to ADD weight, especially at the outside of the wheel.

Less rotating mass is better.

PS2s, T1RS and Conti 3s are all lighter than my 18" RFTs, even in 19" form.
The new Contis don't have a 265/30/19 sizing though, so they're out.

I'm betting I'll just end up spending the coin on the PS2s as they have the best weight/drip grip/wet grip ratio....... but the cost ? ouch......
And to think I've bought 4 sets of these over the past 2 years too.....

kj

[aapriadi]

Originally Posted by kujo

Kinda have a bad taste in my mouth with Falken.
got a really bad set of ST115s that almost pulled my car off the road. I'm not even shitting..... they we're MESSED UP.....

And, they(452s) are heavier than my 18" RFTS !
Not wanting to ADD weight, especially at the outside of the wheel.

Less rotating mass is better.

PS2s, T1RS and Conti 3s are all lighter than my 18" RFTs, even in 19" form.
The new Contis don't have a 265/30/19 sizing though, so they're out.

I'm betting I'll just end up spending the coin on the PS2s as they have the best weight/drip grip/wet grip ratio....... but the cost ? ouch......
And to think I've bought 4 sets of these over the past 2 years too.....

kj

ow thanks for the info...what about toyo proxes 4? i need new 19" tires as well..dont wanna spend that much but as long as its comfy then i wont mind forking up some cash..had general exclaim 19s for a while but they're so-so...its bang for the buck but as always, u get what u paid for
what else should we look at? any idea? i was thinking about kumho ecsta or yokohama too

[mklimis]

Originally Posted by kujo

Anyone running the Nitto 555s or T1Rs ?

I'm going to be looking for 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires really soon.
The last 4-5 sets of tires I've had on cars we're the Mich PS2s.
I LOVE them and they do make em in this size, was juts thinking about trying something else and looking to save some coin for other mods.

Anyone running the Nitto 555s in this size ?
What are your impressions ?
What do you think they weigh or do you know the weight ?
Their site doesn't list it and that would certainly be a factor.

How bout the T1Rs ? they've been out for a bit now and I know I'd drop a few lbs going to these tires.
How is the ride comfort and more importantly GRIP ?

Any tramlining from the tread pattern on either of these tires? I hate that and the PS2s won't waver a bit.

Thanks for the thoughts,

kj

I had the 555s on my 02" M3. Overall grip on dry was good with excellent wear all around. Turn-in and response came up short for my liking. Never had the chance to test them in heavy rain but they do handle well on wet surfaces. For the price though they are damn good tires!

[rwwong]

I had nitto nt555s on my E46 and now on my E90. I've never tracked my cars, but I've never been disappointed while driving spirited. Tire wear is excellent. I've driven on my initial set of Nittos for three summers. You also cant beat the rim/curb protection.

Plus they look sweet:

[NaTuReB0Y]

Nitto NT555

Wet and Dry

Treadwear (29,500+ miles....lots of tread left)

Sporty look

Awesome traction(AA)

[ctgazer]

yea, ive got nt-555 too...thx to natureboy for the advice last year...i'd suggest those if you were looking for a great deal with good all round performance...if you wanted to splurge, get the toyo's

[aapriadi]

which is quieter and more comfy then? toyo proxes 4 or nt555? its for daily driving, thanks for the help peeps

[kujo]

Anyone know the weight of the Nittos 555 ?

235/265 19"

kj

[rwwong]

Originally Posted by kujo

Anyone know the weight of the Nittos 555 ?

235/265 19"

kj

Not sure, try contacting them directly:

http://www.nittotire.com/contact.asp

You won't be dissapointed with these tires. They're great.

[kujo]

thanks for that link.
I don't know why I didn't think of that myself when I didn't see the weights on the spec pages.

email sent. we'll see.

Kurt

[rwwong]

No problem, GL

[kujo]

seems the 235s are 23 lbs and the 265s are 26.
Not bad I guess. I think I'm going with the Nitto's and some M5 reps.

kj

[obLu]

ow thanks for the info...what about toyo proxes 4

I hated the PX4s I had on my Audi. No grip, but they did ride plush.

Aren't the T1R's substantially heavier than the PS2s? By like 2-3lbs a piece?

I was really bummed that the new CS3 doesn't come in 265/30. I liked my CS2s quite a bit ... but never really put substantial mileage on them either.

Can you give me any more info on the PS2? I'm about to order a set tomorrow.

[kujo]

no, the T1Rs are almost the same weight.

I had two sets of PS2s on my Audi's and LOVED them.
Put a set on my e46 ZHP and LOVED them.
I really want them again, but just wanna try something different and also save some $$$ this time around for other things.

You will NOT dislike the PS2s in anyway.
The sidewall is a bit softer than most, but turn in is still crisp and the ride comfort is great and grip is matched with the best and they are lightest in the bunch.
Overall, the best tire in imho, but also one of the priciest as well.

I was going to go CS3 as well, but alas, like you said, no 265/30..... bummer.....

kj