The Nitto NT555RII is a track-ready racing tire designed for sports cars. It features a reinforced sidewall for traction off the line, large twin center ribs for good road contact, and a DOT-compliant specialized racing tread compound. <br/><br/><b>Features & Benefits</b><br/><ul><li>Drag racing tire</li><li>Black sidewall</li><li>Designed to be paired with Nitto NT555 G2 on the non-drive axle</li><li>Sidewall modified to provide enhanced traction</li><li>DOT approved for street use</li></ul><br />For enthusiasts who love the dragstrip, the Nitto NT555RII is a great choice; it's DOT-approved for street use, offering the best of both worlds for racing and daily driver use. The NT555RII is designed with a specialty racing tread compound, a directional tread pattern with wide twin center ribs for improved traction from a dead stop, and a stiffer sidewall that helps deliver better hookup. Nitto designed the NT555RII for staggered fitments to be paired with their NT555 G2 tire.