Nitto's 555

BREDn07

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been awhile guys since i posted something...I'm in the market for new tires! any comments on the 555's? i wanna go a little taller in the rear like a 275/40 i'm running 285/35's now and stick w/ 265/35's up front!... w/ the 275's i'll be about mmm.. 1mph off on the clock. any suggestions and plus would like to see some pictures of 275/40 on a 18x10 wheel...thanks guys!

 

fobra559

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Sorry to be off topic but are there any mustang meets in Fresno? I think I recognize you, my buddy gashog was talking about your car. Sweet ride Me and gashog are suppose to go to Famoso some time and race.

 

BREDn07

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what's going on fobra...i'm sure there is some mustang meets, just not familiar w/ any! Wes..awesome guy..i was the one who invited him to his first test and tune in his stang. i'm sure i'll see you around...

 

fobra559

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BREDn07 said:

what's going on fobra...i'm sure there is some mustang meets, just not familiar w/ any! Wes..awesome guy..i was the one who invited him to his first test and tune in his stang. i'm sure i'll see you around...

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Cool, I was hoping to go out before it gets to cold but I don't know if Famoso is open now If it is I would be down to go. I'm just hoping for 13's for now. I'm getting a Pypes o/r X for Xmas

 

Razorsedgepit06

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I ran the Nitto 555R's. I really liked them. They would stick pretty good on the street, i would recommend them

 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount

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How's about the 295/45-18 BREDn? That will fill the wheel well up big time! I love the way mine looks even with the stock suspension. I may drop her next year after I take it to the track after my winter/spring mods to see her run 12s.
The only issue I have with 555s is the wet traction from a dead stop They seem to break loose easier than the KDWS. It is only the inital revoltion it seems . After that they grip rather well. I have yet to have them talk back to me in a turn, but I really haven't gone out of my way to find turns with enough runoff room should I need it(I plan on attending at least one high performance driver edcation course next year with the NoVa Mustang Club to run her on a road course and gain knowledge). Several times, I have taken on/off ramps much faster than with the KDWS and it has made me press my left knee against the door for added support(feels like my body is going to go over and touch the door)

 

BREDn07

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thanks kooldawg....what about 285/40's and keeping 265/35's up front does that make sense. i wanted 265/40 nitto's 555 but they stop making them. 45's are a little to tall for my taste...remember i got sportlines on her.

 

kooldawg6

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Those sizes would be great. 265/35 is 25.3" tall while the 285/40 is 27" tall. As far as being lowered with the taller/wider tire, I've seen and heard from several on the net that are lowered with Sportlines and have no rubbing issues. Of course I'd have to see it person to really believe it.
I may play it safe and just go for the K springs and drop it 1.5".

 

BREDn07

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thanks kooldawg....i can always count on you when it comes to techincal stuff, greatly appreciate it! just oredered them..285/40 and 265/35's Nitto 555's. i'll post a picture once i get them mounted. with 40's in the rear my clock wouldn't be off that much, right now my clock is off 3mph.

 

kooldawg6

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You're quite welcome BREDn I can't wait to see your ride with the new shoes. It should look sweet!