New Tires.Will these work?

[Jim Wehr]

My Sumitomo's are 12 years old. No track use. Just driving around town. Maybe an autocross once in a while.

Looking for opinions on these:

NITTO
NT555 G2
315 /35 R17 106W XL BSW
Item #18535
$257.00
/ea
Qty:
2
Price:
$514.00
In stock, normally delivers within 2-5 business days


NITTO
NT555 G2
275 /40 R17 102W XL BSW
Item #18534
4.7
$188.00
/ea
Qty:
2
Price:
$376.00
In stock, normally delivers within 2-5 business days

[Fman]

I am running the 555 G2's and for mild around town driving they are fine, however they are definitely not a soft compound. One nice thing about a harder compound tire is they do not pick up as much debris off the road which ends up on your paint. I also used them last year on a beginner track day and they did fine. If you are trying to get the best 0-60 time you might consider other options out there but the 555 G2's I would not hesitate to order again.

[Jeff Kleiner]

My Sumitomo's are 12 years old. No track use. Just driving around town. Maybe an autocross once in a while.

Looking for opinions on these:

NITTO
NT555 G2
315 /35 R17 106W XL BSW
Item #18535
$257.00
/ea
Qty:
2
Price:
$514.00
In stock, normally delivers within 2-5 business days


NITTO
NT555 G2
275 /40 R17 102W XL BSW
Item #18534
4.7
$188.00
/ea
Qty:
2
Price:
$376.00
In stock, normally delivers within 2-5 business days

Those are a great street tire; better than the Sumitomos by an order of magnitude!

Are those the sizes you have currently? If so you're good to go. If not tell more about the car...Mk2,3 or 4? What rear end? What spindles?

Jeff

[Jim Wehr]

Those are a great street tire; better than the Sumitomos by an order of magnitude!

Are those the sizes you have currently? If so you're good to go. If not tell more about the car...Mk2,3 or 4? What rear end? What spindles?

Jeff

Jeff, It is a Mk2 with 3 link and the 315 mod. These are the same size as the old Sumitomo's.

[Jeff Kleiner]

You’ll be good to go Jim!

Jeff