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Aug 30, 2005 | 09:11 AM

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typhoon43

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Originally Posted by unclemole

Wet traction has just as much to do with tread design as tire compound. A tire like the Hankook is superior to the F1 in wet traction in my experience. I haven't hydroplaned once with the Hankooks and they don't break loose as easily under acceleration in the wet. I sure can't say the same for the 3 sets of Goodferayears I've gone through.

Uncle how do the Hankooks hook compared to the F1's in your opinion? I'm on the fence but thinking about just getting 2 Nitto 555r's for my rear.

Aug 30, 2005 | 10:44 AM

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unclemole

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Originally Posted by typhoon43

Uncle how do the Hankooks hook compared to the F1's in your opinion?

F1's are better for dry traction. If you are going all out, any type of racing, the F1's will be better than the Hankooks. I've pushed the Hankooks just as hard as the F1's in my daily-driving and don't see much difference in the dry other than the Hankooks wear better. My purchase decision was based on better wear and improved wet driving performance.

Aug 30, 2005 | 12:21 PM

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Dark Shadow

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Originally Posted by JNYLTN5.4

IM NEED TO BUY NEW TIRES ,SHOULD I STICK WITH GOODYEARS OR GO WITH NITTOS ? I HAVE HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT BOTH. 02 TRUE BLUE
THANKS,JL

I don't have any experience with the regular Nitto 555, but I have the 555r on the back, and they seem to grip a lot better on the street. They're bigger and look better too.

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