Looking for a tire in 275/35/18 to go on my 18 x 9.5 Polished Z06 rims.

I've narrowed it down to these two: Yokohama ES 100 or the Nitto 555 (not the drag radials the regular ones)

I like the Nitto having a slightly higher Treadwear. This will be a daily driver in dry/rain. I also would like good traction when launching.

Thoughts, comments??

Thanks

 

Hello,

I can't speak about the Yokahama's but I ran a 1.94 60" with my Nitto NT555's before I switched to the DR's. Now with the DR's I cut a 1.78 60' time. I think the Nitto street tires have a great looking tread pattern and worked really well on the street.

 

Only have experience w/ the nittos,there a great street strip tire, and great in the rain w/ the asr on

 

How was the thread wear on those NT 555's? Either of you guys compare them with other brands?

-Dustin-

 

How about the 555's not the 555R's.

-Dustin-

 

Well i have the Yokohama ES100's and i love them. I no longer get sideways and you get them a little warm you get great traction. I had the sorry @$$ kumhos before and they were horrible anywhere. Yokohama ES100's have great grip, i am going to run with them on at the dragstrip. This is my friends name, i have a 02' Z, LT's, Loudmouth, Lid, Thermostat, 340 rwhp.

 

i dont know about the es100's but i use yokohama yk420's and love them