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should I get another set of 555RII's? need advice

ok, my nittos are on thier last mile, and I need to order tires early this week. I planned on getting another set of 555Rii's, but Todd isnt easy to get ahold of, and now I am thinking about trying something else.

here is my situation, mods in sig, I do 2 autocrosses a month, 1 or 2 OT weekends planned this year, and I daily drive on the tires I will be using. It would be nice if they last past September, but i've only been getting 4 or 5(max) months of use out of the tires. I run -2.0 camber, no toe.

I love the nitto's, but i'm willing to give up a little grip to have a tire last longer (i'm getting cheap, need to start saving on a home also).

I also do not think too kindly on running a regular street tire, and I am too lazy to haul around race tires (do have another set of rims that i still have kumho 712's on for the cold months).

So what does everyone think? Kumho MX has crossed my mind, but I havent seen enough direct comparisons to the nittos as I would like, I think the ao32r's are a very similar tire to what i have? Anyone think its worth switching tires? I have to say i'm happy with what I have, just would like to have the tires last longer (i guess i'm willing to give up 1/3rd of the grip if i could find a tire that lasts alot longer).

all comments appreciated,
miki

98 trans am ws-6 6M black/taupe
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bigshoe View Member Profile	Apr 18 2004, 11:57 PM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 128 Joined: 17-March 04 From: Cleveland Member No.: 275	should I get another set of 555RII's? need advice ok, my nittos are on thier last mile, and I need to order tires early this week. I planned on getting another set of 555Rii's, but Todd isnt easy to get ahold of, and now I am thinking about trying something else. here is my situation, mods in sig, I do 2 autocrosses a month, 1 or 2 OT weekends planned this year, and I daily drive on the tires I will be using. It would be nice if they last past September, but i've only been getting 4 or 5(max) months of use out of the tires. I run -2.0 camber, no toe. I love the nitto's, but i'm willing to give up a little grip to have a tire last longer (i'm getting cheap, need to start saving on a home also). I also do not think too kindly on running a regular street tire, and I am too lazy to haul around race tires (do have another set of rims that i still have kumho 712's on for the cold months). So what does everyone think? Kumho MX has crossed my mind, but I havent seen enough direct comparisons to the nittos as I would like, I think the ao32r's are a very similar tire to what i have? Anyone think its worth switching tires? I have to say i'm happy with what I have, just would like to have the tires last longer (i guess i'm willing to give up 1/3rd of the grip if i could find a tire that lasts alot longer). all comments appreciated, miki 98 trans am ws-6 6M black/taupe !CAGS, Pro 5.0 shifter, direct-flo lid and k&n filter, slp fan switch, KBDD's, CompCams 7955 pushrods, 277 master, 145 slave, ZO6 clutch, BMR stb, BMR aphb, G2 torque arm, G2 ds loop, energy trans mount, asp crank pully, BG ram air, harlan shiftlight, MAFT, G2 adj lca, G2 relocation brackets, eibach pro-kit, revalved bilstein hd's, ss brake lines, GStops with zo6 calipers, hp+ pads, GW upper control arms, FLP headers

bigshoe View Member Profile	Apr 20 2004, 04:32 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 128 Joined: 17-March 04 From: Cleveland Member No.: 275	I looked into the toyo's last year, and had trouble finding someone that sold them, and I think they were over 200 a piece? and as far as my nittos go, i thiknk i average 10k out of them, and thats till they are totally bald (like have to drive under 40mph when it rains), and it includes autocrosses twice a month, and at least an OT weekend. What sucks is that i wear them so much on the street, I now drive 75 miles a day, but i refuse to change tires at events (eventually the car will be dedicated, but not for another couple years). I'm down to MX's or 555r2's, i'll figure it out tomarrow when i place the order, thanks guys, Miki