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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Nitto drag tyres

has anyone here used the Nitto NT555R tyres?

specifically looking ta some 275/40x17 for FD RX7. any feedback would be good

thanks
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Bitchn7
has anyone here used the Nitto NT555R tyres?

specifically looking ta some 275/40x17 for FD RX7. any feedback would be good

thanks
Very hard on drivetrain if you launch. Great on the street but just don't launch on them. They have a hard sidewall that does not flex and usually will break items.
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 04:09 AM
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awesome lol just bought some specifically for drag racing. but i wanted a true street legal sticky tyre, not a 'dot' no street legal tyre so finger crossed.
just bought some spare rear hubs and axels and got spaer box being rebuilt, hopefully dont need them too soon lol
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