Nitto NT555 G2: Put to the Test

Nitto NT555 Next Generation PASMAG Lead

The NT555 summer performance tire is designed to pair with the NT555R drag radial on the rear axle. When developing both product lines, Nitto matched the tread pattern and sizing to fit modern performance vehicles. The tread blocks are than reinforced to provide rigidity and stability, creating a consistent contact patch under various driving conditions.

Nitto's alignment indicators are another service feature that will visually show how your tires are wearing. They can also alert you to wear issues before they become big problems.

A size and spec feature can be found on Nitto's wesite to determine if the tire fits your ride.

(Update: Sept 21, 2015)
The all-new NT555 G2, Nitto’s next generation Summer Ultra High Performance tire, was recently put to the test by Steve Turner, the Editor in Chief at SVTPerformance.com. Driving Steeda Mustangs at the famed Palm Beach International Raceway, the tire was put through a variety of tests that showcased the improved dry/wet handling, braking and acceleration performance compared to it’s predecessor, the NT555. According to Turner, the new NT555 G2 “is a great tire option for your modern muscle car.” Check out the full review in the video above.

Related Articles

Formula DRIFT Opens 2026 Season in Long Beach with Shanahan Victory Formula DRIFT Opens 2026 Season in Long Beach with Shanahan Victory
Round 1 of the 2026 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship took place April 11 on the Streets of Long Beach, with Conor Shanahan taking the win in the Final...
Chevy Camaro to return in 2028? Chevy Camaro to return in 2028?
We’ll admit we were excited when we saw a flurry of headlines recently suggesting Chevy’s departed muscle car might return in a couple of years. Then...
Canon Becomes Formula DRIFT’s Official Imaging Partner for 2026 Season Canon Becomes Formula DRIFT’s Official Imaging Partner for 2026 Season
Canon U.S.A. has officially joined the Formula DRIFT paddock as the series’ new Official Imaging Partner through a two-year agreement beginning with...
Meguiar’s and TJ Hunt Set to Unveil Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO Livery at Formula DRIFT Long Beach Meguiar’s and TJ Hunt Set to Unveil Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO Livery at Formula DRIFT Long Beach
Meguiar’s is bringing something special to the opening round of the 2026 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship this weekend in Long Beach, California. The...
Hyundai unveils body-on-frame Boulder SUV Concept Hyundai unveils body-on-frame Boulder SUV Concept
Sometimes the name says it all. A fine example is the Hyundai Boulder Concept, a big, rugged, body-on-frame SUV that was unveiled on the eve of the...
King of the Hammers 2026: It’s Not the Machines. It’s the Culture King of the Hammers 2026: It’s Not the Machines. It’s the Culture
Story and Photography by P.J. Miller (@megapixelsniper)There’s a moment at King of the Hammers where everything clicks. It doesn’t happen at the start...