Falken 452 or Nitto 555 ?
I am getting Foose DF - 5 Chrome 19x10 rear 19x8.5 front, with 245 35 19 front, and 275 35 19 rear. Are the tire size and wheel sizes good and which tire to choose. Same package price for both $2350.00. I am concerned with tire longevity, reliability, and performance in that order. I am going to purchase 1 of these to packages tomorrow...you help would be much appreciated
Thanks


2004 350z roadster No Brembo.

 

Id say go with the Nitto's 555, i had these tires for over 35,000 miles and they still handle. The gripping and stability on corners is awesome. The only downside is that youll hear a bit of noise, only minor. your exhaust, if you have one will solve this issue.

 

any problems with wet weather traction? Rainy season here in Florida you know. Do know if the rear tire size is correct. Wheel Tec (local Dealer) said I should go with
275 30 19 in the rear instead of 275 35 19...

 

Falken Vs Nitto

Falken ftw

 

I would take the Falken FK-452 over the Nitto NT-555. The nitto's in the rain suck in my opinion. Running the Falken's right now and they are way better than the nitto's. Your going to get mixed reviews as tires are personal preference.

 

yah, I am kind of getting that idea on the tire review.. Wet weather seams to be the Nitto Downfall. Any thoughts on the rear tire size ? 35 or 30 ?

 

more power=nitto ...fairly stock=falken

 

what about those couple accidents involving the nitto 555's with really bad wet traction or w.e

 

i have had both, more power the nittos will be a better performer, if u need great wet traction and wont baby your car in rain get falken, i now have bf drag radials and the car just wont go over 40 in rain or i will sh*+ myself...lol

 

Falken FTMFW

 

what about tire size on rear 35 or 30, and I do not see many people putting Foose wheels on their z's, any reason for that ?

 

Definetely get the 35 series rear tire. If you get 30, the front will be slightly bigger diameter than the rear. Foose and chrome are not popular options around here, but get what you like. Just make sure the offsets are good, something like +25. Did you look at Ruff, Axis, or Enkei?

 

I looked at a ton of wheels. I wanted a lot of chrome with a little black and the Foose fit. Are the foose not popular because of performance or looks ?

 

35000 miles wtf

 

ive had my nitto 555's
for about 500miles and i beat the hell out of them and they still look almost 100%
but i have to admit in the rain i was playin
and spinning 1rst then hit second hard then hit 3rd and kept spinning
but other than rly pushing your car in the rain i see no other problems
im running axis hiros 10.5 in the back with a 275 and there streched so they shouldbe perfect for the 10's

 

i have nitto's. they suck in the rain. great when it's dry though.

 

yea they stick amazing in dry weather
+1

 

if you drive at all in the rain, stay away from the nitto.

 

yea nitto's in the rain do not mix
but only when you rly push it the limits, i feel

 

I think the Tires could have been a little taller, Still Looking for a grill and Brakes, Then Body Kit and Paint... Looking for someone to do a Airbrush on the Nav Door.