Nitto 555 or FK452?

Gen_E92 · 04-07-2008, 09:42 PM

I'm looking for a moderately priced tire to go with 19'' CSL reps, something thats a little better than the Generals. I don't see too many people using the Nitto, but heard some good things about them, and we all know the FK452 is pretty popular around here. The Nitto is about $100 more for a set, it seems to be more performance oriented than the FK452. Which one would you guys pick? People using the Nitto please chime in!

thanks!

MMAJNKE · 04-07-2008, 09:53 PM

I have nt555zr and love them they are a badass summer tire! get them

Gen_E92 · 04-07-2008, 10:06 PM

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I have nt555zr and love them they are a badass summer tire! get them

Good to know you have them Brad...maybe a little more detailed review

? Like how's the ride comfort, and how the performance stack up to other tires you had before...

ah gon · 04-07-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

Good to know you have them Brad...maybe a little more detailed review

? Like how's the ride comfort, and how the performance stack up to other tires you had before...

i'll choose falken.

m3_love · 04-08-2008, 03:16 AM

I haven't had any experience with Falken, but I have a set of NITTO NT555 on my G35 coupe, overall, dry performance is good, wet traction is decent, but as far as comfort, it gets quite loud on the highway. Overall, I'd rate this tire 7 out of 10. For the same price as NT555s, I'd go with other choices...just my two cents

rwwong · 04-08-2008, 09:16 AM

I've been running Nitto NT555 for 4 summers now, and I still have good tread. Good dry traction and decent wet performance.

04-08-2008, 09:24 AM

Falken 452.........

Gen_E92 · 04-08-2008, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys...they both seem like good tires for the money, too bad we can't find out exactly how different they are.

stillclaimndp · 04-08-2008, 07:08 PM

nitto. vishnu loves em.

MarioKart · 04-08-2008, 11:48 PM

They are both good tires, I have had both. The biggest difference I have found is the side walls. Falkens have a much more tappered side wall giving it a narrower look. The Nitto 555 are very wide and blocky. If you have rubbing issues then go with Falken. My buddies 245 Nitto's look as wide as my 265 Falkens.
Mario

sambonator · 04-09-2008, 12:04 AM

I vote Falken RT615's! :-)

Gen_E92 · 04-10-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MarioKart

They are both good tires, I have had both. The biggest difference I have found is the side walls. Falkens have a much more tappered side wall giving it a narrower look. The Nitto 555 are very wide and blocky. If you have rubbing issues then go with Falken. My buddies 245 Nitto's look as wide as my 265 Falkens.
Mario

So how would you describe the difference in performance and ride comfort? Sidewall is not a concern for me since both of them in 265 is unlikely to rub.

MarioKart · 04-10-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

So how would you describe the difference in performance and ride comfort? Sidewall is not a concern for me since both of them in 265 is unlikely to rub.

So far I like the falkens for comfort and road noise.

Gen_E92 · 04-10-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MarioKart

So far I like the falkens for comfort and road noise.

And how about performance?! I always value performance more than ride comfort. Apreciate your feedback!

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m3_love Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I haven't had any experience with Falken, but I have a set of NITTO NT555 on my G35 coupe, overall, dry performance is good, wet traction is decent, but as far as comfort, it gets quite loud on the highway. Overall, I'd rate this tire 7 out of 10. For the same price as NT555s, I'd go with other choices...just my two cents
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Gen_E92 Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	Thanks for the suggestions guys...they both seem like good tires for the money, too bad we can't find out exactly how different they are.
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stillclaimndp Dancing Machine 47 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 335i e90 ZSP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, Ca iTrader: (0)	nitto. vishnu loves em. __________________ 2007 e90 & 1981 Corvette Predecessors: 2007 BMW 335i E92, 2006 M5, 2008 Viper SRT10 Coupe, 2005 Viper Yellow, 2006 Corvette Z51, 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2006 S4, 2001.5 Nogaro Blue S4, 2006 GTI w/ DSG, 06 Evo IX, 04 S4, 04 911x51, 03 Evo VIII, 98 Eclipse GSX, 96 GST, 92 Galant Vr-4, '70 Grand Prix Model J, '70 Nova, '68 Firebird
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MarioKart Lieutenant 68 Rep 493 Posts Drives: Black on Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (13)	They are both good tires, I have had both. The biggest difference I have found is the side walls. Falkens have a much more tappered side wall giving it a narrower look. The Nitto 555 are very wide and blocky. If you have rubbing issues then go with Falken. My buddies 245 Nitto's look as wide as my 265 Falkens. Mario __________________ 15' YMB M4, TC Kline ℅ camber plates, AWE Exhaust 544whp Stage 1 Map. Past E90 335iA BLK/BLK 19" IForged Daytona, UR Intake, JB3 2.0, RR DP, AA intercooler, HKS BOV, KWV2, 424whp
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sambonator Samtaro! 123 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	I vote Falken RT615's! :-) __________________
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