Nitto's new CIRCUIT racing semi slick!

[Merli]

http://www.nittotire.com/tires_555r2.asp

The Nitto NT-555RII Extreme R road race and auto cross competition radial tire was developed through a unique fusion between a race circuit oriented stiff sidewall construction and the popular Nitto Drag Radial tread pattern. These features combined with the high traction, specially formulated soft racing tread compound resulted in a competition radial that exhibits impressive control and handling, to provide maximum traction under severe racing conditions. The Nitto NT-555RII is designed primarily for competition road racing. The sidewall construction is optimized for handling extreme lateral acceleration; vehicles may experience rougher riding when used for daily driving.

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[Jimbo2000]

wow..nice

approximate cost?

still roundabouts the $500 a pop range?

[EnricoPalazzo]

prolly more being that they are newest model.

[Duncan]

hey? drag boyz going around corners?

Always interested to hear about new tyres, but I'm not volunteering to be the first to try these unless we can get a great price.....

[Steve]

Is there a nitto distributor in Aus? treadwear of 100 isnt very high, but dammit, I know they would be fun on the road

[wreckedhead]

are they beter then the azenis semi slicks

[Guest RedLineGTR]

more grip

[Duncan]

I don't know what the Nittos are like, but the azenis are at the *low* end of the r type tyre ranges - a good road compromise tyre but not in the same league as the dunlop formula r, bridgestone re540s or yoko A032rs

[wreckedhead]

serious man im not happy about that, i still paid 310 per tyre, think its time to change.

[Steve]

310 per tyre is pretty cheap. wish I could get the tyres I want for 310 each.

[Duncan]

:werd: the better r tyres are between about 1500-200 a set, 310s damn cheap. Don't get me wrong they are better than street tyres but they are not up there with the best r tyres.

[morlock]

Hey guys, are semi slicks legal for road use..... what are a good road legal tyre for track days?

[Duncan]

yeah, they are road legal (when they are brand new....but they don't last long...).

As for options try a search for R Tyres

[HKSgtst]

get advan AD07s .. mmm ..

[SS8_Gohan]

or the Michelins Pilot Cup (?) tyres on the new BMW M3 CSL, they are practically slicks! Altho with the CSL running 19inch rims as standard, i'd hate to think what the price would be.

EDIT: I think those tyres are the reason u need a CAMS license to drive a CSL. Don't think they are the best for the wet. Altho in the last MOTOR mags, PCOTY (performance car of the year) they were fangin around the hills in the wet, and in the CSL and said it was fine, so who knows.

[Snowman]

$310 is damn cheap for tyres!

I hate having to take my R Specs off after a track day (I use the yoko A048's) but even though you can legally use them for the streets there's no way it can be justified. They just wear way too fast. But damn they grip once they get hot.

I am looking forwards to seeing some reviews and comparisons of these nitto's though. Im thinking though that their first attempt at a circuit tyre might not come up to scratch against the other boys but it would be good if I was wrong.