What would you guys reccomend as a good overall high performance summer tire that will work on the street as well as the occasional run down the dragstrip? I'm keeping the original 5 star rims on the 05 GT that are 17X8 and looking to go 255/50/17 for the tire. From what I've seen the Bridgestone Potenza RE750 and the NITTO NT555 seem to be awesome tires.
both are great...however I would get the Nitto's just my 02.
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Saleen S/C 3.2 pulley tuned by JDM Engineering, GT500 pumps, CHE goodies on the rear, 4.10's, KOOKS/ high flow catted X pipe with PYPES Violators, Spydershaft, TCI 3500 stall, PA deep tranny pan. Meziere w/p,M&H 325/45/17 DRs.
future mods.... a 3.0 pulley
+ 1 for the Nittos - I have been running them, and now that we are getting some rainly recently I am really seeing a huge difference above the old Pirellis. Can't comment on the Bridgestones, but the Nittos are great!!
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'05 Black GT Auto - Steeda Carbon-fiber CAI w/SCT SF3 tune, CDC sequential turn signals, Saleen HID Headlights, Ford Bullit Axle-backs, Steeda UDPs, Steeda G-Trac Suspension - Stage II, Cragar 610C 18" x 9" & Nitto Extreme 555 255/45ZR18
I'm running 305/45/18 Nitto 555R Extreme Drag Radials on the assend of mine, and love em'. They have twice the traction as the Pirelli's did, rain or dry.
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2005 GT Premium,torch red, all available factory options.
Performance mods: Lets just say it's not stock.
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whichever ya get, post a pic. My Pirelli's are over halfwaqy thru their projected life, and I'd like to go wider and keep the stock rims, too.
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2005 Satin Silver GT 5spd, IUP, ICAP, bullits, active alarm, lug locks, side a!rbags, shaker 500, XM Roady 2, JLT cold air, Xcal2 w/ SCT 93 oct tune, & custom fab'd ram air duct, BMR Sway Bars, Hurst Competition plus shifter
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I'm running 305/45/18 Nitto 555R Extreme Drag Radials on the assend of mine, and love em'. They have twice the traction as the Pirelli's did, rain or dry.
What type of tires are up front? I'm looking at 295/45/18 555s for the rear...but would do 305/45/18s if I can find a balance with the front wheels.
I highly recommend BF Goodrich KDW 2. They are rated very high for both wet and dry traction and are priced well too. I always buy from tire rack and their site will show you a comparison and ratings of nearly any tire you might be thinking of.
Nitto NT555 or Bridestone Potenza RE750 
