Nitto NT05 255/40R17, Summer, High Performance tires.

Features and Benefits: Summer weather traction; Enhanced controllability; High speed performance; Nitto NT05 TiresThe Nitto NT05 is a high performance, summer tire made for street and track racing. The tire promotes excellent summer weather traction. The high speed compound and the optimal tread design enhance the dry and wet grip. The stronger compound effectively avoids heat build-up across the tread area, while the tread firmly grips the road surface at all times. This guarantees the tire's safer summer application, even during its high speed performance. The tread design, with the continuous center rib and larger outer shoulder blocks, enhance the controllability. They maintain the surface contact at all times. In other words, the tire promotes a secure steering responsiveness and driving stability. As a result, the tire promotes a quick and precise steering response to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against the driving pressure. The shoulder blocks provide extra traction to increase the cornering capability as well. This boosts the tire's overall handling and maneuvering. The Nitto NT05 promotes better high speed durability. The stronger compound and the ideal tread rigidity allow the tire to boost the high speed performance. Durable rubber elements are heat build-up resistant, while the structure keeps the ideal tire shape under pressure. This combination significantly enhances the model's overall high speed drive. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.