Cheaper alternative to Nitto 555's
07-18-2011, 01:56 PM
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Cheaper alternative to Nitto 555's
Right now I have Nitto 555's on my car. 2 of them are balding and the other 2 are getting there too. But I dont want to have to shell out almost $175/tire for them (cheapest I found online). I love the way they grip and make my car handle. Are there any tires out there that are comparable to the Nitto's but not as expensive you all would recommend?
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I run the Falken Azenis RT-615k and have been very happy with them. Also very inexpensive. You could also try the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. They're $142 each on the Tire Rack in the stock Tib size, plus an $80 mail in rebate if you buy 4. That is a smoking deal.
If I was personally looking for a set of UHP summer tires for a GK Tib, I would get the Direzzas. I was going to run them on the Accent but they don't make a size that worked for me.
If I was personally looking for a set of UHP summer tires for a GK Tib, I would get the Direzzas. I was going to run them on the Accent but they don't make a size that worked for me.
