Photos :: Nitto NT555R Drag Radials (285/35-18) :: 2010 C63
11-17-2014, 12:01 AM
#51
Wanted to reply to this thread in case anyone else is considering in the future.
Just got my Nitto 555R in 285/35-18 put on today. Man do these things HOOK! I was wondering why my car felt slower lately - the answer was traction.
It's a very tight fit, but I drove over some of the worst roads in the city, and there's no rubbing whatsoever. The ride is a little 'bouncy', as the sidewalls on these are flexy, but it's not a big deal. Probably wouldn't like to corner hard on these either.
A stopgap measure while I'm waiting for my 19" wheels and tires to arrive, but these will go on the back whenever I go to the track.
Your thread was a huge help superlubricity, thanks again.
EDIT: 2 other quick things. My car is a P31 so it sits lower - still no problem. Also I had to take some major inclines/ramps going back to my garage - no problems.
Just got my Nitto 555R in 285/35-18 put on today. Man do these things HOOK! I was wondering why my car felt slower lately - the answer was traction.
It's a very tight fit, but I drove over some of the worst roads in the city, and there's no rubbing whatsoever. The ride is a little 'bouncy', as the sidewalls on these are flexy, but it's not a big deal. Probably wouldn't like to corner hard on these either.
A stopgap measure while I'm waiting for my 19" wheels and tires to arrive, but these will go on the back whenever I go to the track.
Your thread was a huge help superlubricity, thanks again.
EDIT: 2 other quick things. My car is a P31 so it sits lower - still no problem. Also I had to take some major inclines/ramps going back to my garage - no problems.
11-17-2014, 09:25 AM
#52
"The sidewalls are soft so aggressive handling/cornering is not encouraged." I don't see this as a viable everyday tire... that's just me though. I actually cornering LOL
