ForTehNguyen
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Yeah I've read many similar comments about NT550s. I figure the extra $$ is worth knowing I have the best tires available for both dry & wet performance (at least by all reviews that I've read so far).. And I had Michelins on my 4Runner (which also drowned in the flood) and they were the best tires I've owned, so I feel confident that I made a good decision.I am really disappointed with my Nitto Nt555 G2's in the rain. any kind of throttle and your spinning all over, very unsafe! Everywhere else they perform very well
So far so good with the Firehawks. Fantastic wet and dry traction. Compound is a bit more firm than the Pirelli, but I no longer fling rocks on my 1/4 panels. They seem to be far more predictable. Did I mention traction in the rain is fantastic! :clap2:How does everyone feel about Firestone Firehawks? Those Michelin's sound great but they are around 40% more than the Firestones.
If they are 40% better I wouldn't mind!
Because they are tough to beat in price for their 1/4 mile performance.I honestly don't know why people worship Nittos so much, probably because they're cheap and typical scenario is spending money on expensive wheels with little budget left for tires (which are infinitely more important). IMHO they're nowhere close to max performance Contis, Bridgestones or Michelins.
I was a bit confused when I recently read Nitto putting out there NT 555 G2 as a 'wet weather tire". I live in the desert so I bought "summer tires" for my car.I ordered four SVE S350 20" wheels and I want to replace my stock Pirelli P Zeros. I have a Whipple Stage 2 on the way, and I have Steeda struts, Progressive springs (drops 1" F/R) , Stop the Hop kit, and F/R sway bars waiting to be installed. I was about to pull the trigger on a set of Nitto NT55 G2, but the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S keeps holding me back. I've had Michelins on other vehicles, and I was always impressed with their quietness and performance, especially in the rain. I live near Houston, and while it doesn't get very cold here, it rains a lot. I know the Whipple will be able to melt anything I get, but I am wondering if the Michelin PS4S are really worth the extra $$