Which tire is better? Nitto 555 or Falken 452?

drax · 10-10-2008, 05:50 PM

Just got a new set of rims.. 19'' M3 replica.
19X8.5 ET35 front
19X9.5 ET35 rear.

Guys, what do you think which tires are the best for these rims taking account of performance, durability and noise-wise?

Falken452, Nitto 555 or General Exclaim UHP?
Sizes are 235/35/19 and 265/30/19.

Another question is do I need spacers for these offsets? Or I can just put on the tires and install them on my E92?

Thanks a lot!

phattbam · 10-11-2008, 12:13 PM

Falken or Nitto from those choices. if you want longevity Nitto between the two. best price. General.

E90330iS · 10-11-2008, 08:22 PM

Falken!

gtrokin330 · 10-12-2008, 03:57 PM

all my aftermarket wheels have been wraped in 452's ...awesome tire but not so awesome in snow lmao (this was before i knew anything abotu tires)

TSM330i · 10-13-2008, 09:25 AM

For similar money - the Vredestein Sessanta.

Craig@SupremePower · 10-13-2008, 09:37 AM

I was always happy with the Nitto NT-555's I've used in the past, never used the Falkens personally but I've heard great things about them!! Gen's are great for the buck as well but a bit noisy!

E90AWMT · 10-13-2008, 11:14 AM

I just installed that same set up on mu E90 two weeks ago. They don't seem to need spacers but I'm going to try them anyways... 5mm all arround. I istalled 235/35-19 front and 275/30-19 in the back. the tire brand is Nankang and they are very cheap and good looking tire but a little noisy. not too much but enough for you to notice. I've had Nitto 555 before and they have been great tires.

Just my $.02

zaxjax · 10-13-2008, 12:10 PM

I have to go with the Nitto's

I had them on my Cobra and two other Mustang and loved them.

chrisE92 · 10-13-2008, 12:13 PM

falkens. I have em on mine and I love them

sflgator · 10-13-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

falkens. I have em on mine and I love them

+1. I currently have >17k mi. on my Falken FK452's and even the rears look almost new!!!!

I took a chance and ordered these after my Mich. PS2's wore out @ 18k mi, and not only have these Falken FK452s outlasted my Mich. PS2s, but I swear they grip better in dry and wet traction.

chrisE92 · 10-13-2008, 02:24 PM

yeah I actually have not yet had a chance to try them out in wet conditions, but i've heard good things about that

GhOsT_E90 · 10-13-2008, 02:38 PM

Well the tires you pick depends on the type of driving you plan on doing, on and off the street. I went with Nitto Invo's 235/35/19front and 285/30/19 rear, now you may think 285 thats to big but on my Linea Corsea Strasse they fit perfect. For pics check my gallery or profile. I went to the Nurburgring this weekend and they hook great, heat up nicely and get nice and sticky.

tem0618 · 10-13-2008, 04:50 PM

falkens

WilliamChang82 · 10-13-2008, 05:01 PM

i work at a tire shop... i had the 555, the 452, exclaims, neo genz, got to test out the invo's... if u are willing to pay the money for the 555, just pay a lil bit more and get the invo's... u won't be disappointed...

for me the 555... didn't grip to well, plus made a crap load of road noise...
the 452... alright tire of the money, but was disappointed when i had a sidewall faliure

2swift · 10-13-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamChang82

i work at a tire shop... i had the 555, the 452, exclaims, neo genz, got to test out the invo's... if u are willing to pay the money for the 555, just pay a lil bit more and get the invo's... u won't be disappointed...

for me the 555... didn't grip to well, plus made a crap load of road noise...
the 452... alright tire of the money, but was disappointed when i had a sidewall faliure

Search and you will find some good reviews on the Nitto Invo here

360 FORGED · 10-13-2008, 11:31 PM

NITTTTTTTOOOOOO FTW!!!! dont even think twice!

e92leon · 10-13-2008, 11:36 PM

I have Falkens and I wouldn't hesitate to try Nitto but yeah Falken's are great

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drax Private 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Montego B.+Coral R. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NoCal iTrader: (1)	Which tire is better? Nitto 555 or Falken 452? Just got a new set of rims.. 19'' M3 replica. 19X8.5 ET35 front 19X9.5 ET35 rear. Guys, what do you think which tires are the best for these rims taking account of performance, durability and noise-wise? Falken452, Nitto 555 or General Exclaim UHP? Sizes are 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. Another question is do I need spacers for these offsets? Or I can just put on the tires and install them on my E92? Thanks a lot!
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	all my aftermarket wheels have been wraped in 452's ...awesome tire but not so awesome in snow lmao (this was before i knew anything abotu tires)
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	I was always happy with the Nitto NT-555's I've used in the past, never used the Falkens personally but I've heard great things about them!! Gen's are great for the buck as well but a bit noisy!
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E90AWMT Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 208 Posts Drives: AW E90 Sport Premium 6sp MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (4)	I just installed that same set up on mu E90 two weeks ago. They don't seem to need spacers but I'm going to try them anyways... 5mm all arround. I istalled 235/35-19 front and 275/30-19 in the back. the tire brand is Nankang and they are very cheap and good looking tire but a little noisy. not too much but enough for you to notice. I've had Nitto 555 before and they have been great tires. Just my $.02
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	I have to go with the Nitto's I had them on my Cobra and two other Mustang and loved them.
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	falkens. I have em on mine and I love them
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	yeah I actually have not yet had a chance to try them out in wet conditions, but i've heard good things about that __________________ photos
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GhOsT_E90 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yelm, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i E90 [0.00]	Well the tires you pick depends on the type of driving you plan on doing, on and off the street. I went with Nitto Invo's 235/35/19front and 285/30/19 rear, now you may think 285 thats to big but on my Linea Corsea Strasse they fit perfect. For pics check my gallery or profile. I went to the Nurburgring this weekend and they hook great, heat up nicely and get nice and sticky.
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tem0618 Private First Class 5 Rep 153 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philippines iTrader: (4)	falkens __________________ CF hood, CF Trunk, Supersprint Exhaust (x-pipes/mufflers) Active Autowerke pulley, Active Autowerke SSK, Brembo BBK, DPE S-10
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WilliamChang82 Major 35 Rep 1,493 Posts Drives: 03 Hyundai Tiburon,E90,R56 RIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rowland Heights, Diamond Bar, Irvine iTrader: (4)	i work at a tire shop... i had the 555, the 452, exclaims, neo genz, got to test out the invo's... if u are willing to pay the money for the 555, just pay a lil bit more and get the invo's... u won't be disappointed... for me the 555... didn't grip to well, plus made a crap load of road noise... the 452... alright tire of the money, but was disappointed when i had a sidewall faliure
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