I need two new front tires. I'm debating the F1's over Nitto 555.

NOT DRAG RADIALS!!!!!

What have you guys ran and which do you like better?

 

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555s have better load bearing sidewalls and better traction from a dead stop. I like mine better than the F1s. The 555s don't have those annoying textured sidewalls either.

 

I just got the Nitto's becasue the F1's were too pricey at the time. I have to say, I think the F1's are better. I never got to test the Nitto's at the same track so I don't have times to prove it, but they definitely don't seem to hook as well as the F1's. And if bad weather is a concern, the F1's are much much better than the Nittos in the wet.

If I were to do it again, I'd prolly go F1. The Nittos do look cool though.

 

I am running 555s up front and the 555Rs in the back and I couldn't be happier with them. I will never buy F1s again even if they go to $100 a tire.

 

Interesting replies so far. I'm rollin on 20's now, but i must say, when f-1's are new (first 5000 miles) they have great traction. Downhill after that. And i'm only a medium burnout maker.

 

BTW, as per the leader, you need to do a SEARCH. This topic has been in quite a few posts.

 

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