NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radial - 275/40-17 (79-04 All)

NITTO Extreme Performance NT555R Drag Radial - 275/40-17 (79-04 All)

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Item # 76008
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Product Features

  • DOT approved
  • Provides maximum traction on the track
  • Designed for competition drag racing
  • For use on rear wheels only!
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NT555R. The Nitto 275/40-17 NT555R is a D.O.T.-compliant competition drag radial designed with maximum flexibility for the weekend drag racer. The NT555R combines a high grip compound and semi-racing construction to provide maximum traction at the starting line. The tire comes molded at 6/32 of an inch and features a unique reinforced belt package to provide improved traction and high-speed stability. The NT555R is the perfect performance radial for the street or strip.

DOT approved. Can be run on the street, and deliver up to 15,000 miles of tread life in normal street driving. However, this soft and flexible tread will wear much quicker than tread compounds formulated for regular passenger cars.


Provides maximum traction on the track. NT555R's are manufactured with the original tread depth of 6/32nds” and are constructed with a specially formulated soft racing tread compound to provide maximum traction. High block rigidity, soft compounding and large contact patch provide extreme dry traction in race conditions. Low void ratio and large tread blocks optimize dry traction.


Designed for competition drag racing. The Nitto NT555R is designed primarily for competition drag racing, but is also very popular and exceptional on road courses, track racing, and drifting.


5 Year Warranty. This Nitto Tire comes with a 5-year warranty from the date of purchase. Some limitations do apply. Please see the Full Nitto Warranty disclosure for details.

Best Fit: 17 x 9 Inch 1979-2004 Wheels - REAR Only


Features:
  • Directional tread design
  • Two wide steel belts and two nylon cap plies stabilize tread for superior traction and handling
  • Steel sidewall inserts provide control and stability during extreme lateral acceleration
  • Competition Drag Radial, Treadwear 100, Traction and Temperature A

NOTE: These are DOT street drag radial and racing specific compound and tread tires. They are designed to be used on the drive wheels only of your car during the summer and warm temperature months. For track or drag use, we recommend that they be appropriately "warmed up" before each run. WARNING: Use during winter months/cold temperatures will result in structural damage leading to catastrophic tire failure! For proper winter storage and care, please see this PDF file.

Mounted & Balanced: Please allow an extra 1 to 2 business days on your wheel and tire package for mounting and balancing.

Specifications:
  • Hydroplaning Resistance: 6.4
  • Wet Traction: 7.5
  • Dry Traction: 10+
  • Snow Traction: N/A
  • Ice Traction: N/A
  • Steering Response: N/A
  • Cornering Stability: 9.8
  • Ride: 5.4
  • Noise: 6.4
  • Tread Wear: 3.1

KEY: 10-8.6 Oh Yeah!, 8.5-6.6 Above Average, 6.5-4.6 Average, 4.5-2.6 Acceptable, 2.5-0 Unacceptable
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Fitment:
  • V6 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04
  • GT 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04
  • Cobra 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04
  • Mach 1 03, 04
  • Bullitt 01
  • Foxbody 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93

Customer Reviews

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  • 4/5
    Great for the track!!
    August 29, 2011
    Karen
    2003GTDaily Driver
    I use these on my '03 when racing on the track and they hook up great!! These are a great option when using 17x9" in the rear. Not bad for handling if by chance you get stuck in the rain, not recommended but ok if it happens. Dry weather-it's on and these handle and ride great!! Not bad for burnouts either: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLkmi9igM8g
    1 of 1 voted this as helpful.Yes, I recommend this product.
  • 3/5
    Excellent street use
    July 18, 2009
    Cody
    The tires hook fantastic on the street, but only so so at the track for me. Longivity could be better as well, they only lasted 10,000 street miles and 3 passes down the track. Great product, but I will be buying the non-drag radial Nittos next time
    4 of 4 voted this as helpful.No, I do not recommend this product.
  • 4/5
    nitto drag radials
    March 12, 2010
    Dave
    great traction on dry pavement but they wear a little quicker than i liked....no noise and look great on my car though
    0 of 1 voted this as helpful.Yes, I recommend this product.