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Old 02-04-03, 05:16 PM
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Default Bridgestone S-03/Nitto NT555 Extreme

Hey gang I'm getting new tires, can't decide between S-03 and NT555. Can someone please help me with the pros & cons about these two tires? I'm getting 245-35-20, 275-30-20


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Old 02-04-03, 05:32 PM
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I can tell that the Nittos Will give you more road noise as they wear, but that might be all for all tires. I have been running the extreme for about 9 months now and I really like them. They last a long time too and hold around corners well.
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K..if you are on budget.get the nittos..
if not, S-03
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by far the so3 both me and my buddy both with gs 4 have staggared set up 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear and we will both tell you the ride comfort on 18 is really nice , wet traction is unmatched dry grip top notch and all this with excellent ride to me no brainer

just for your info , bridgestone is so sure you will likeit they offer 30 day test drive if you dont like them they will refund your entire purchase price
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get the s03's. friend of mine just got a set for his e430. rides very nice
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My local tire shop told me that the price will be the same. Does nitto last longer?
Old 02-06-03, 06:52 AM
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Yes. Nitto's have less wet traction compare to S-03's but they last much longer than S-03.
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Originally posted by JacobT
Yes. Nitto's have less wet traction compare to S-03's but they last much longer than S-03.
For sure...It was raining and I was making a right hand turn at a light (light was green, so didn't stop), just driving normally, and my back end whipped out like there was butter on the road.
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Originally posted by mcgong
For sure...It was raining and I was making a right hand turn at a light (light was green, so didn't stop), just driving normally, and my back end whipped out like there was butter on the road.

Heehee.....So maybe I'll go with one side S-03 and one side NT555....
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same price....S-03 for sure
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Nittos are crap in the rain. They also get REAL noisy as they wear. I haven't experienced the S03's but now I have Toyo T1-S's and they're EXCELLENT (in dry, in wet, low noise, smooth, etc.).
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How much are the S-03's in 18" roughly?
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