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When it comes to drag racing tires, Nitto is a brand that you can trust. They have been making tires for all types of vehicles for many years, and their products are known for being both durable and high-performance. If you're looking for a tire that will give you the best possible traction on the strip, then Nitto tires from JEGS is a brand worth considering. The NT555RII drag radial offers incredible grip and a unique tread pattern that helps to dissipate heat and water build-up. It makes it an ideal choice for drivers who want to make consistent passes down the track or just cruising the streets.
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Tires designed for drag racing are different in about every respect from street tires. They’re purpose built for traction and control on a dragstrip, making sure that your car’s torque and horsepower are delivered to the pavement instead of breaking traction and burning rubber. The Nitto NT555R is a great example of what a drag race radial should be.
Nitto has extensive experience in motorsports, and Nitto race tires have become a respected presence in that world. They bring all that expertise and experience to the Nitto NT555R Extreme Drag Radial, a DOT-compliant competition tire that’s designed for dry-grip performance. The NT555R features a sticky tread formulation with quick heat-up properties to help you hook up to pavement more decisively, and its fat contact patch and twin rib tread formulation are specifically designed for the strip. For light rainy conditions, the twin circumferential grooves of the NT555R help evacuate water from the tire contact patch to resist hydroplaning.
The special sidewall design of the Nitto NT555R is modified for quicker launches and improved control, and is a great enhancement to your car’s traction setup. Get quicker 60 ft times and A-rated traction on the street or strip with this tire; it’s designed to be compatible with the Nitto NT555 G2 summer ultra high performance tire opposite the drive axle.