M/T Drag Radials vs Nitto 555Rs

[Sheriff_Austin]

Scenario:

Unfortunately, where I am located in SoCal, the nearest 1/4 strip is 90 miles away, so its likely to say I wont be visiting a strip too much. I want to be able to take drives that distance on a weekend, though, with some local driving during the week.

Im thinking NT555r's, as they seem a bit more durable than the MTs in a daily driver sense.

Feedback from those that have used both, or some expertise on the subject would be great. Thanks!

 

[turbojoe1]

I love the look of those Nitto's, but i have no experience here. Good luck

 

[jasjamz]

Mickey Thompson DR or the M&H DR. I have never seen anyone prefer the Nitto over the MT traction wise.

 

[getdowngranny]

I have personally had both. The MT's hook better at the track, are SCARY in the rain, and dont last as long. Nitto's require a big burnout to hook good at the track, drive fine in the rain, and last a really long time for a drag radial. If it will see limited track time I would go with the Nitto's. Once again the MT's ARE DANGEROUS IN THE RAIN!!!!

 

[Procharge]

Nittos just dont hook anywhere near like MTs do

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[JR'S1QUICK86]

M/T #1 +++++

 

[Eazy-E]

if your looking for street duty then i think the nitto wins hands down. i just had a set put on my car on my gta's 150 a tire free shipping and it cost 46 bones to get mounted and balanced. so roughly 350 for drag radials? cant beat it in my opinion. logically its m/t>nitto>regular radial but you would be surprised they dont hook to bad if you heat them (but still no mickey)

 

[rev. 3:11]

I run Nitto 555s on my D/D & have forever,
great D/R for streets, haven't been to the track.
acceptable in rain if you have tread, long lasting for a D/R

D

 

[Sheriff_Austin]

I think its Nittos FTW. I appreciate the feedback everyone!

 

[Bigjsn250]

I have personally had both. The MT's hook better at the track, are SCARY in the rain, and dont last as long. Nitto's require a big burnout to hook good at the track, drive fine in the rain, and last a really long time for a drag radial. If it will see limited track time I would go with the Nitto's. Once again the MT's ARE DANGEROUS IN THE RAIN!!!!

I have ran both also and totally agree. I switched from MT's to Toyo r888's on one of my cars and it was a pretty good mix.

 

[turbojoe1]

I wish Toyo made the R888 in 28" flavor

 

[Bigjsn250]

I wish Toyo made the R888 in 28" flavor

me too, they make a ton of sizes, they just need a few with a little more sidewall.