Nitto 555 vs. BFG KDW *FIGHT!*

AmBo

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Which is truely better OVERALL! Overall being, price, sizes, looks, wear, speed rating.

Nitto:
555 in 285/35ZR-18 and 265/35ZR-18
Cost: $840 shipped

BFG:
g-Force T/A KDW 2 in 295/35YR18 and 265/35YR18
COST: $900 shipped

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overall the nittos because of prince and longevity vs very little loss of performance.

KDW is beter overall tire, though it costs more and wears faster the KDW will out grip the 555 day in and day out be it corner, strait, dry, or wet.

but for overall the 555 has my vote.

Torinalth

 

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i like the 555 their DR's are great no complaints but have heard good things about the KDW

 

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Had Nitto's, getting KDW2's, I hope the BFG are better.

We shall see.

 

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KDW...good tire

 

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BF Goodrich

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the KDW2s i had did hold up even after i wore through the bands in the tire. the guy that pulled the tire off the rim called me back into the shop and held my tire up to the sun out back... you could see spots where light was discernable on the center of the tire.... kinda scary feeling to know they were that shot (yes i know it should have been changed sooner) but the KDW never gave me ANY problems. just wish it lasted longer.

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Torinalth said:

the KDW2s i had did hold up even after i wore through the bands in the tire. the guy that pulled the tire off the rim called me back into the shop and held my tire up to the sun out back... you could see spots where light was discernable on the center of the tire.... kinda scary feeling to know they were that shot (yes i know it should have been changed sooner) but the KDW never gave me ANY problems. just wish it lasted longer.

Torinalth

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That's awesome. I just bought a set of 295/275 KDW's. How many miles did you get on them? I've heard 15k-25k. I drive light and don't go to the track, and RARELY will I EVER burn out.

 

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If your cars an everyday driver and money doesnt grow on trees, you'll be happier to have a tire thats alittle less sticky amd outlasts 2 sets of BFG's.

By the way, for what its worth... I cut a pair of 1.7x 60's on stock size 245/45/17 Nitto's, stock suspension, swaybar, etc.... also got 12k miles out of them with 100+ track passes.

 

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Torinalth said:

the KDW2s i had did hold up even after i wore through the bands in the tire. the guy that pulled the tire off the rim called me back into the shop and held my tire up to the sun out back... you could see spots where light was discernable on the center of the tire.... kinda scary feeling to know they were that shot (yes i know it should have been changed sooner) but the KDW never gave me ANY problems. just wish it lasted longer.

Torinalth

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You gotta love'em

 

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The KDW's on my car were on there for a little over 15,000 miles when i bought the car and have lasted 10,000 more miles so far.. and i expect to see another 10-15,000 more miles.. i rarely go to the track, but do a lot of street racing

 

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Nittos I have had a set on the front of my car never rotated because of 10.5 in rear rims. Lasted 3 sets of back tires and still kicking!!!!!!!!!!! Best tires out there!

 

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Any thing new lately to add to this battle between the 555's and the KDW 2's? I my self am pondering these two tires for my Mustang.

 

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KDW is a damn good tire, but i wouldnt mind trying the 555's.. i've heard nothing but good about both

 

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I do like the look of the new KDW2's.

 

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The KDW2s look cool, but the KDWs I have on the front arent that mind-blowing. Nittos seem to have less tread and may be better for dry weather driving (all I do). I'm not impressed by my Pilot Sports either (they are great when warm, but suck when cold). BFG drags on the rear next time, not sure what front tire...

 

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I love my KDW2s!!! AHHH!

 

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Good

 

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I'd get the KD, not KDW. They look and grip better.
Never drive in the rain anyway

 

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Are we talking about the 555Rs or 555s? There is a difference lol, im pretty sure the thread starter was reffereing to 555s, not the DRs. I woulnt mind trying the regular 555s, but I think ill get those V groved 315s next time. I need some wet grip, the kumhos work but they are just 285s so they are a little narrow.