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tiffo60
02-18-2009, 11:16 AM
Most may know this already but I havent read any updated threads on here for the 305/45/18 Mickey Thompson drag radials.

Did some searching and it looks like these are finally being sold(new to me anyways) and I bet they would make for some great street/stip tires, and I know they will dominate the 555r's

So someone needs to be the ginney pig and try these out, there only $294ea. :D

http://store.blackvertmafia.com/BVM_Performance_s/6.htm


http://store.blackvertmafia.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MIC-3786R-2.jpg
dboat
02-18-2009, 12:32 PM
ok Tiff, how do you know they will dominate the 555R's? :confused:my 555R's hook up pretty darned good.. :tu:

Dana
Ohmsby
02-18-2009, 01:03 PM
pretty sure Dennis is on this tire and it dwarf's the 555R. We had em side by side in the shop and these have mo meat
dboat
02-18-2009, 01:05 PM
pretty sure Dennis is on this tire and it dwarf's the 555R. We had em side by side in the shop and these have mo meat

Isnt Dennis running 345 or 355's? or even larger? I only get about 8k miles out of my 555R's, so less meat wouldnt be good for me at the price that is quoted..

Dana
TXLIGHTNING
02-18-2009, 01:11 PM
Yep, I met a guy with some on his Turbo GTO, they were brand new and looked like they already had 5000 miles on them. No tread depth at all.
Ohmsby
02-18-2009, 08:23 PM
just like the 555R value is not what you are seeking. Imagine hooking up that 500HP on the street no price for that kind of enjoyment

I get about 3500-5000 out of a set f 555R's but I enjoy the traction
tiffo60
02-19-2009, 08:59 AM
ok Tiff, how do you know they will dominate the 555R's? :confused:my 555R's hook up pretty darned good.. :tu:

Dana

I have read 1.5 and better 60' on the track, wont find that for the 555r's:D


I had the 555r's on my old L, and I was only at 500hp and on the street 1st gear and most of second was still usless.....
Shiner1
02-19-2009, 09:03 AM
+1 on useless 555Dr's for the street. I might have to look into these..
dboat
02-19-2009, 09:41 AM
I have read 1.5 and better 60' on the track, wont find that for the 555r's:D


I had the 555r's on my old L, and I was only at 500hp and on the street 1st gear and most of second was still usless.....

Tiff, those numbers sound good, so let us know how they perform for you..

Dana
BC Lightning
02-19-2009, 11:14 AM
They've been out and available for months, few guys on LR have them, they love them except the life span, but I was only seeing 1,000-3,000 miles out of a set of NT555rs
dboat
02-19-2009, 02:15 PM
but I was only seeing 1,000-3,000 miles out of a set of NT555rs

wow:eek:

thats some hard driving..
RSVT
02-19-2009, 09:41 PM
is that the cheapest we're gonna find them? if so, so i can order some!....
TXLIGHTNING
02-19-2009, 10:32 PM
I got my new Summit magazine today and they sell for $284.95
RSVT
02-20-2009, 10:54 PM
whats the part # on summit, so i can get some new rubber
TXLIGHTNING
02-21-2009, 09:06 AM
whats the part # on summit, so i can get some new rubber Part #MTT-3786R
RSVT
02-21-2009, 09:56 AM
^^^Thanks Tony
TXLIGHTNING
02-21-2009, 10:11 AM
No problem bro :beer:
0'Lightning
02-21-2009, 10:33 AM
hmmmm, i was planning on buying some 555 DR this coming monday...yall think I should look into these MT's instead? When I get my tunes in a couple weeks, i'm hoping to see 380-400hp and I know im going to need some more grip on the street. Right now im Running Toyo Proxie ST II's on the back and they suck assss.
TXLIGHTNING
02-21-2009, 10:34 AM
hmmmm, i was planning on buying some 555 DR this coming monday...yall think I should look into these MT's instead? When I get my tunes in a couple weeks, i'm hoping to see 380-400hp and I know im going to need some more grip on the street. Right now im Running Toyo Proxie ST II's on the back and they suck assss. If its your DD go with the Nittos, if not go with the MT :tu:
0'Lightning
02-21-2009, 11:11 AM
nice
dboat
02-21-2009, 02:41 PM
At those horsepower levels I would go with the DR's.. the MT's are for the extreme engines, IMHO..also, with either one, you wont have a set on there too long anyway, given the treadlife on each..

Dana
tiffo60
02-21-2009, 05:48 PM
If its your DD go with the Nittos, if not go with the MT :tu:

+1

The Mt's given there super soft compound I can see 3k miles tops, they will hook like no ones business though:d

The nittos will last 5 to 10k depending upon how there are driven but are probally perfect for a 400hp truck, if you were in the 500hp range I would recommend the Mt's
0'Lightning
02-23-2009, 12:02 AM
Whats the difference between the Nitto 555's and the nitto DR? I thought they were the same tire and were called the Nitto 555 drag radials???:confused:
In2deep
02-23-2009, 12:20 AM
Well u have the 555 and the 555dr
dboat
02-23-2009, 07:41 AM
Well u have the 555 and the 555dr

+1

I have 555's on the front and 555dr's on the back.. go here to see the difference..

http://www.nittotire.com/#Home

however, it looks like they are calling the 555dr the 555r on the website.. :confused:

Dana
BC Lightning
02-23-2009, 09:48 AM
however, it looks like they are calling the 555dr the 555r on the website.. :confused:

Dana

They've always been called the 555r :tu:
dboat
02-23-2009, 10:56 AM
They've always been called the 555r :tu:

oh, ok.. :tu:
In2deep
02-23-2009, 11:22 AM
triple 5's as well
TXLIGHTNING
02-23-2009, 11:27 AM
I run the Nitto 555's 295/45/18 in the front, and 555r's 305/45/18 in the rear. At my power 1st and second are pretty much useless on the street lol. Got a built long block coming in this Thursday and will def need the MT for the street then :burnout:
dboat
02-23-2009, 11:44 AM
I run the Nitto 555's 295/45/18 in the front, and 555r's 305/45/18 in the rear. At my power 1st and second are pretty much useless on the street lol. Got a built long block coming in this Thursday and will def need the MT for the street then :burnout:


Unless you go the same route as Dennis.. get new wheels, different diameter, have them widened and then buy HUGELY WIDE tires then...

Dana
TXLIGHTNING
02-23-2009, 11:49 AM
Unless you go the same route as Dennis.. get new wheels, different diameter, have them widened and then buy HUGELY WIDE tires then...

Dana I have been thinking about going this route.
dboat
02-23-2009, 11:56 AM
I have been thinking about going this route.

Dennis went with 17" wheels.. but I would make sure whatever wheel you go with, if its modular, its easier to mod them (or so I have heard) and make sure what tire you want so that you can make sure of the size you want as well.. good luck and keep me abreast of what you decide to do..

Dana
TXLIGHTNING
02-23-2009, 12:38 PM
Dennis went with 17" wheels.. but I would make sure whatever wheel you go with, if its modular, its easier to mod them (or so I have heard) and make sure what tire you want so that you can make sure of the size you want as well.. good luck and keep me abreast of what you decide to do..

Dana Will do Dana :beer: