The NT555 G2 is the second generation of Nitto's ultra-high performance summer tire line and
as such is gonna feature some subtle improvements over its predecessor.
Sizing for the G2 lineup will range from 17 to 20 inches in diameter and with section
widths ranging from 235 on the narrow side to the massive 315s rounding out the big end.
Your pricing will obviously depend on your sizing but look to spend between $100 and
$250 per tire depending on diameter and width.
Believe it or not, Nitto has been around ever since the mid-1900s which might actually come
as a surprise to some enthusiasts out there.
But the point is here, guys, they've been around a long time and as such have built
a really solid reputation for both the on and off road scene and even in the competition
space as well.
And as someone who has been doing this thing a very long time, I've been around the aftermarket
for a while.
I actually remember when the original 555 came onto the scene back in the '90s, and
since then, it's still been a very popular tire to go to when you're looking to balance
performance, looks and also price.
But after 15 years or so Nitto thought it would be a great idea to freshen up their
extremely popular triple five with the G2 shown here, which is gonna do all the same
great things the original tire did but with some subtle improvements across the board.
Now, the biggest difference between this tire and its predecessor can be found visually
with the tread pattern itself.
Now, like the original, the G2 here does maintain that directional tread pattern, but visually,
it's gonna be more modern and it's all done for a purpose.
Nitto is actually gonna double up the center rib here, which will offer increased dry traction
in addition to better straight-line stability.
Nitto also increased the size of the tread blocks themselves here, and that's more apparent
on the wider tires 275 or above like we have right here.
And that's gonna be great for the rear wheel drive Mustang, staggered fitment, things like
that as it will help to increase your traction off the line working with the redesigned angular
box here or tapered blocks as they call them to help increase your cornering stability
according to Nitto.
But one thing in particular that Nitto was most proud of here with the introduction of
the G2 was its performance in wet conditions, and this includes both handling and braking
performance.
Now, that can be directly attributed to these two massive grooves running the circumference
of the tire to better help push water away from the tire itself preventing any hydroplaning
but also increasing the wet performance.
Now, along with that, Nitto also used a completely redesigned silica compound for the G2 here
over the original triple five, which again will help increase performance overall.
Now, with all that said, this is actually a great time to bring up those UTQG numbers
and you'll find that despite the improved performance here with the G2, it's actually
marginally harder compared to the original triple five with a treadwear rating of 320
here with the G2 compared to 300 and the OG tire.
Now, in theory, that should increase the lifespan of the new tire overall to around 40,000 miles
according to Nitto but that is certainly being generous.
Now, traction and temp grades are both the highest available with a double A for traction
and single A for temperature respectively.
And speaking of temperature, it is important to point out that UHP or ultra-high performance
tire like the G2 here is intended for use in temps above 45 degrees.
Now, that doesn't mean you can't drive this thing in colder weather, but because the compound
is a little softer, the tires can get a little hard and a little slick when cold.
So point being just used caution when you're driving in the colder weather.
Also keep in mind, guys.
This is not a drag radial.
So for guys out there making more power than stock and are looking for more grip off the
line, you might wanna look into a triple 5R or even the NTO5R both of which are drag radials
available from Nitto.
Now, me personally, I'm a firm believer in reading the reviews for just about any product
out there when buying to help your decision but especially when shopping in the tire category.
And with that said, guys, the G2 is extremely popular here on the site, and as a result,
you're gonna have a number of reviews to read up on from owners out there who are actually
pounding the pavement with the G2 in place.
So again, read up on some of those if you haven't already done so.
Also keep in mind here, gang, we do mount and balance for free.
We also ship for free as well.
So if you're looking for a new wheel, a new tire, or maybe both, never a bad idea to check
out our preassembled wheel and tire kits, great way to take some of the legwork out
of the wheel and tire buying process for you.
Now, if you do wanna go this route, just make sure to grab a new set of lug nuts as most
aftermarket wheels have a smaller opening rendering your stock lugs useless in addition
to the TPMS sensors if you have a 2007 and newer ride.
So if you're looking for superb wet and dry performance out of your summer tire, be sure
to check out the next generation of the triple five from Nitto with their G2 right here at
americanmuscle.com.