NittoNT555RII
Introducing the Nitto NT555RII, a high-performance tire designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Whether you're looking for exceptional grip, precise handling, or outstanding traction, this tire is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and take your vehicle's capabilities to the next level. Designed with cutting-edge technology and meticulous attention to detail, the Nitto NT555RII offers impressive traction on both wet and dry surfaces. Its advanced tread compound is optimized for maximum grip, ensuring enhanced control and confidence, even during high-speed maneuvers. This makes it an ideal choice for spirited driving, track days, or any situation where you demand optimal performance. The NT555RII features an asymmetric tread pattern that helps to improve handling and cornering stability. Its wide outer shoulder blocks enhance lateral grip, enabling precise steering response and improved traction when taking sharp turns. The center rib provides continuous contact with the road, enhancing stability and reducing the risk of hydroplaning. Constructed with a high-strength, lightweight construction, this tire boasts exceptional durability without compromising performance. The strong sidewall design provides improved stability during aggressive driving, ensuring precise control and responsiveness in various conditions. In addition to its performance capabilities, the Nitto NT555RII is designed to offer a smooth and comfortable ride. The tread pattern is engineered to minimize road noise, resulting in a quiet driving experience without sacrificing performance or handling. With its sporty aesthetics, the Nitto NT555RII complements the aggressive look of performance vehicles. Its sleek, modern design adds a touch of style to your vehicle, making it stand out from the crowd. Whether you're a performance enthusiast, a professional racer, or simply looking to upgrade your vehicle's tires, the Nitto NT555RII is a top-of-the-line choice. Bring out the full potential of your vehicle and experience the thrill of high-performance driving with the Nitto NT555RII.
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NHTSA-reported issues for nitto NT555RII
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (41) · Tread / Belt (19) · Sidewall (8) · Bead (2) · Spare Tire (1)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 34% of these reports; about 1.7× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 58 reports filed against Nitto tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 34% | 20% | 1.7× |
| Tread or belt separation | 19% | 13% | 1.4× |
| Sidewall failure | 12% | 15% | 0.8× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 12% | 8% | 1.4× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 10% | 9% | 1.1× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 3% | 6% | 0.6× |
Mileage at failure
41 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 25,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 8,000 and 108,539 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Nitto. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH NITTO MUDGRAPPLER TIRES (NA), SIZE 33X12.50R17 LT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 73BDED54311. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES WAS DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,739.
TIRE BLOWOUT WITH COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE PULLING A HORSE TRAILER. WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO SHOULDER & CHANGE TIRE FOR SPARE. TREAD DAMAGED TRUCK PANEL, TAILPIPE & BENT FRONT AXLE OF TRAILER. TIRES WERE WELL MAINTAINED AND HAD BEEN CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. TIRES WERE NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER LT 285/75R16 126/123Q LOAD RANGE E.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH NITROUS SEC FOOSE 8 1/2 BY 19 AND REAR 10 1/2 BY 19(NA) TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES FAILED AND THE SIDEWALLS SPLIT BEFORE THE CONTACT COULD PLACE 100 MILES ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH FOUR TOYO NITTO TERRA GRAPPER TIRES, SIZE: 285/55/20 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BUBBLES IN THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Specs
| Brand | Nitto |
|---|---|
| Model | NT555RII |
| Season | N/A |
| Type | N/A |
| UTQG treadwear | 100 |
| UTQG traction | A |
| UTQG temperature | A |
| Mileage warranty | N/A |
| Noise (dB) | N/A |
| Introduced | N/A |
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Available sizes (29)
Nitto NT555RII: what the numbers tell you
A UTQG of 100 is short-life by design. This is a high-grip compound that trades wear life for grip. Expect 15,000-25,000 miles of useful tread on a daily-driven vehicle. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.
Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the NT555RII is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.
Introducing the Nitto NT555RII, a high-performance tire designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Whether you're looking for exceptional grip, precise handling, or outstanding traction, this tire is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and take your vehicle's capabilities to the next level. Designed with cutting-edge technology and meticulous attention to detail, the Nitto NT555RII offers impressive traction on both wet and dry surfaces. Its advanced tread compound is optimized for maximum grip, ensuring enhanced control and confidence, even during high-speed maneuvers. This makes it an ideal choice for spirited driving, track days, or any situation where you demand optimal performance. The NT555RII features an asymmetric tread pattern that helps to improve handling and cornering stability. Its wide outer shoulder blocks enhance lateral grip, enabling precise steering response and improved traction when taking sharp turns. The center rib provides continuous contact with the road, enhancing stability and reducing the risk of hydroplaning. Constructed with a high-strength, lightweight construction, this tire boasts exceptional durability without compromising performance. The strong sidewall design provides improved stability during aggressive driving, ensuring precise control and responsiveness in various conditions. In addition to its performance capabilities, the Nitto NT555RII is designed to offer a smooth and comfortable ride. The tread pattern is engineered to minimize road noise, resulting in a quiet driving experience without sacrificing performance or handling. With its sporty aesthetics, the Nitto NT555RII complements the aggressive look of performance vehicles. Its sleek, modern design adds a touch of style to your vehicle, making it stand out from the crowd. Whether you're a performance enthusiast, a professional racer, or simply looking to upgrade your vehicle's tires, the Nitto NT555RII is a top-of-the-line choice. Bring out the full potential of your vehicle and experience the thrill of high-performance driving with the Nitto NT555RII.
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OEM fitment
Vehicles that ship with this tire
1990
Chevrolet C1500
275/60R15
1991
Chevrolet C1500
275/60R15
1992
Chevrolet C1500
275/60R15
1993
Chevrolet C1500
275/60R15
1994
Chevrolet C1500
275/60R15
1992
GMC typhoon
245/50R16
1993
GMC typhoon
245/50R16
1997
Jaguar XJ
245/50R16
1994
Jaguar XJ
245/50R16
1995
Jaguar XJ
245/50R16
1996
Jaguar XJ
245/50R16
1994
BMW 840ci
245/50R16
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