What are Nitto tires known for?
Nitto tires are a popular choice for street racing vehicles, track-only cars and dragsters, off-road competition vehicles and more; the lessons learned with competition inform Nitto’s designs for all their tires, from passenger cars to light trucks to racing tires.
Are Nitto tires street legal?
If cornering is your thing, that’s where the Nitto NT01 comes in. It’s a DOT-approved road course tire that provides both grip and consistency during a long track session but can also be run legally on the street.
Why are Nitto tires so heavy?
They are a heavy tire because of the terrain they’re designed to handle. They are also considered a “hybrid” tire. Meaning they’re a cross between an all terrain and mud tire.
Are racing tires DOT approved?
The reality is that most race tires can meet the Department of Transportation requirements for marking and performance, but they are still not intended for highway use. It is unsafe to operate any racing tires on public roads, especially R-compound slick tires.
What is a DOT competition tire?
DOT Race Tire Tires. Our road legal (DOT marked) tires are used in a number of race applications. These tires are designed for ultimate racing traction, while providing the ability, if needed, to drive to a race circuit.
Is Nitto tires an American company?
Nitto: Fueled By Enthusiasts As a branch of the Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., Nitto Tire was founded in 1949 in Japan. In 1966, Toyo Tire became the first Japanese tire manufacturer to establish a distribution branch in the United States, then began manufacturing tires in the U.S. in the late 1980s.
Is Nitto tires made in USA?
Nitto Tire develops performance tires for all uses, including high-performance street, competition, and off-road. Using state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities in Japan and the United States, Nitto provides innovative and high-quality performance tires for the most demanding automotive enthusiasts.
Who makes the best drag slick?
Real-world research and development give Mickey Thompson slicks the competitive edge. The ET Drag slicks are engineered for maximum traction and consistent ETs, even on 6-second cars that top 230 mph, making them suitable for nearly every drag racing application.
Are Nitto drag radial tires good for street racing?
Weekend warriors need more than a sticky street tire, they need one with a race compound designed to dominate straight-line speed. The high-grip compound in Nitto’s most advanced drag radial makes short work of the competition, and the drive home. There’s no reason to sacrifice speed on the dragstrip for stability on the street.
How do the nt555® RII drag radial tires work?
The NT555 ® RII Drag Radial Tire works in unison with the NT555 ® G2 Summer Ultra High Performance Tire, so you can put the drag radials on the driven axle and the NT555 ® G2’s on the non-driven axle. When developing both product lines, Nitto matched the tread pattern and sizing to fit modern performance vehicles.
How much does a NT 555 G2 tire weigh?
Tire, NT 555 G2, 275/40ZR20, Radial, 2.094 lbs. Maximum Load, W Speed Rated, Blackwall, Each Tires, NT 555 G2, 255/50-17, Radial, Blackwall, Directional, Z Speed Rating, Each Tires, NT 555 G2, 295/40-18, Radial, Blackwall, Directional, W Speed Rating, Each