Best tires for Lightning??
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Best tires for Lightning??
I've already been through 2 sets of goodyear fs-1's on my lightning and it only has 35000 miles on it. I know they are soft tires but I would like something that will last longer. Does anyone know about nitto nt 555's on the lightning? I'm not sure if it would be a good idea bc most lightnings stay with the goodyear fs-1. If anyone knows about the nitto tires i'd appreciate feedback. Also, what size would be the best fit? I don't race much and I want something that will look good on there.
Last edited by drw0521; 02-02-2007 at 04:23 AM.
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Your asking a loaded question!! Everone will have a different answer. I myself have had the F1's, Toyos, and now the Hankooks!! The F1's gave the best ride and dry grip, the Toyos lasted longer and when I got them they were the only ones rated all season. However I found them to break loose in the wet easier. The Hankooks seem to be the best compromise between the F1's and the hard Toyo's. But like I said ask a 100 guys and get a hundred different answers. For me the Hankooks are the best bang for the buck!! Artie
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Stay away, and I mean far, far away from the toyos
They suck, suck, suck, suck, suck, suck
I am trying to wear my set out, so I can get something different, anything has to be better.
They are hard, hard to balance, very sensitive to psi, suck bad in the rain, not to bad in snow. I have called them, and they just don't care.
They suck, suck, suck, suck, suck, suck
I am trying to wear my set out, so I can get something different, anything has to be better.
They are hard, hard to balance, very sensitive to psi, suck bad in the rain, not to bad in snow. I have called them, and they just don't care.
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appreciate the advice... think im going to go with the nitto nt 555... my only question now is why i cant find anyone else who has put the nitto's (295/45ZR-18) on their lightning.. everyone usually puts a different size nt 555 on, so im not sure how well the 295/45ZR-18 would work.... thanks for the help tho
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Listen to Artie. I went the same route as he with my 2000L. You cannot beat the Hankook's. I also think you should stay away from the Toyo's. I had a set I could not wear out, but the noise they were making made me give them up. Just my two cents.......let us know what you end up with and how you like them.
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Originally Posted by drw0521
everyone usually puts a different size nt 555 on, so im not sure how well the 295/45ZR-18 would work.... thanks for the help tho
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I just put a fresh set of F1s on my track wheels, which I am using on the street while my 20s are down for some cosmetic repairs.
I had forgotten was a fantastic tire the F1 is. It's easily the best all-around tire I've ever had on any vehicle I've owned. The combination of grip, noise, wear, and comfort is remarkable.
Sometimes the OEMs get it right from the start.
I had forgotten was a fantastic tire the F1 is. It's easily the best all-around tire I've ever had on any vehicle I've owned. The combination of grip, noise, wear, and comfort is remarkable.
Sometimes the OEMs get it right from the start.
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Originally Posted by Don's Bolt
Stay away, and I mean far, far away from the toyos
They suck, suck, suck, suck, suck, suck
I am trying to wear my set out, so I can get something different, anything has to be better.
They are hard, hard to balance, very sensitive to psi, suck bad in the rain, not to bad in snow. I have called them, and they just don't care.
They suck, suck, suck, suck, suck, suck
I am trying to wear my set out, so I can get something different, anything has to be better.
They are hard, hard to balance, very sensitive to psi, suck bad in the rain, not to bad in snow. I have called them, and they just don't care.
What Don said!!! Gave(traded in) my Proxies away with maybe half the tread depth left and replaced them with F1s.
Dan
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Originally Posted by drw0521
appreciate the advice... think im going to go with the nitto nt 555... my only question now is why i cant find anyone else who has put the nitto's (295/45ZR-18) on their lightning.. everyone usually puts a different size nt 555 on, so im not sure how well the 295/45ZR-18 would work.... thanks for the help tho
i used to have the nitto 555 on my truck. They lasted me appprox 25000 miles. The f1's i had before lasted me 25000 miles too. I bought the hankooks a year ago. i like them and hopefully ill get more than 25k out of them, im quite sure i will. unless ur totally serious about racing this thing, just get the hankooks.
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
I just put a fresh set of F1s on my track wheels, which I am using on the street while my 20s are down for some cosmetic repairs.
I had forgotten was a fantastic tire the F1 is. It's easily the best all-around tire I've ever had on any vehicle I've owned. The combination of grip, noise, wear, and comfort is remarkable.
Sometimes the OEMs get it right from the start.
I had forgotten was a fantastic tire the F1 is. It's easily the best all-around tire I've ever had on any vehicle I've owned. The combination of grip, noise, wear, and comfort is remarkable.
Sometimes the OEMs get it right from the start.