In a nutshell, the Nitto NT555R Extreme Drag tire is a very good dual-purpose
tire. At the autocross: Grippier than most ultra-high-performance street
tires, wide usable slip angle, no chunking, good feel overall. On the street:
Quiet, not too darty, decent in rain, decent treadlife, decent price,
aggressive looks. The tire is also available in some good sizes like
205/55-14 and 205/45-15.
It's not a tire that will win at Nationals, but you can commute to work on
them. Also, while it's marketed as a drag tire, it's design does have sports
car roots. Cool tire.
David S. Wallens, managing ed
Grassroots Motorsports
www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
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