The NT555®G2 is the next generation ultra high performance summer tire designed with the performance driver in mind.
With increased* traction, handling and wet-braking capabilities, the NT555®G2 will get you off the line quickly, provide stability in the straights and confidence in the corners. *In comparison to the original NT555 tire.
Enhanced* traction for rear tires of vehicles with staggered fitments and high horsepower. Tire sizes with 275mm and greater section width have larger tread blocks in comparison to tires with 265mm and narrower section width. *In comparison to the original NT555 tire.
Increased* dry traction & straight-line stability. *In comparison to the original NT555 tire.
Increased* grip capabilities & better cornering stability. *In comparison to the original NT555 tire.
Center grooves and shoulder grooves aid water evacuation and wet handling.
Improves* dry and wet cornering grip. *In comparison to the original NT555 tire.
A special bonding agent increases the interaction between all the compound elements to reinforce bonds for higher compound rigidity during cornering, resulting in better handling capabilities in both wet and dry.
W Speed Rated: Up to 168 mph (270 km/h). Often required OE for very high performance trim level automobiles.
Founded in 1949, Nitto first made its name giving enthusiasts the tires and sizes no one else would, and that ethos continues into everything we do today. Every corner of our automotive enthusiast world is worthy of being celebrated—and having a tire perfectly designed for it.
Make | Model | Years | Fitment Notes |
Audi | A7 Quattro | 2012 | Audi equips the 2012 A7 3.0 Premium with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Audi | A7 Quattro | 2013 | Audi equips the 2013 A7 3.0T Premium with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Audi | A7 | 2016 - 2017 | |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2002 | |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2003 | Audi equips the 2003 A8 Standard Model with more than one stock tire size. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2004 | Audi equips the 2004 A8 L with more than one stock tire size. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2005 | Audi equips the 2005 A8 L with more than one stock tire size. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2006 | Audi equips the 2006 A8 L with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2007 | Audi equips the 2007 A8 L with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2008 | Audi equips the 2008 A8 L with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2009 | Audi equips the 2009 A8 L with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Audi | A8 Quattro | 2010 | Audi equips the 2010 A8 L with more than one stock tire size. |
Audi | Q3 | 2013 - 2014 | |
Audi | S8 | 2001 - 2003 | |
BMW | 328i | 2014 | BMW equips the 2014 328i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 328i | 2015 | BMW equips the 2015 328i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 328i | 2016 | BMW equips the 2016 328i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 330i | 2017 | BMW equips the 2017 330i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 330i | 2018 | BMW equips the 2018 330i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 330i | 2019 | BMW equips the 2019 330i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 335i | 2014 | BMW equips the 2014 335i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 335i | 2015 | BMW equips the 2015 335i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 340i | 2017 | BMW equips the 2017 340i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 340i | 2018 | BMW equips the 2018 340i xDrive Gran Turismo M Sport with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 740iL | 2000 | BMW equips the 2000 740iL Sport Package with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
BMW | 740iL | 2001 | BMW equips the 2001 740iL Sport Package with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
BMW | 740i | 1999 | BMW equips the 1999 740i Sport Package with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
BMW | 740i | 2000 | BMW equips the 2000 740i Sport Package with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
BMW | 740i | 2001 | BMW equips the 2001 740i Sport Package with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
BMW | 750iL | 2000 | BMW equips the 2000 750iL Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | 750iL | 2001 | BMW equips the 2001 750iL Standard Model with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | X3 | 2007 - 2010 | |
BMW | X3 | 2004 | BMW equips the 2004 X3 3.0i Sport Package with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | X3 | 2005 | BMW equips the 2005 X3 3.0i Sport Package with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | X3 | 2006 | BMW equips the 2006 X3 3.0i Sport Package with more than one stock tire size. |
BMW | i4 | 2022 - 2024 | |
Cadillac | STS | 2005 | Cadillac equips the 2005 STS V8 Handling Package with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Cadillac | STS | 2006 | Cadillac equips the 2006 STS V with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/40R19 rear tire. |
Cadillac | STS | 2007 | Cadillac equips the 2007 STS V with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/40R19 rear tire. |
Cadillac | STS | 2008 | Cadillac equips the 2008 STS Platinum with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
Cadillac | STS | 2009 | Cadillac equips the 2009 STS Platinum with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
Cadillac | STS | 2010 | Cadillac equips the 2010 STS V6 RWD Performance Package with more than one stock tire size. |
Cadillac | STS | 2011 | Cadillac equips the 2011 STS Platinum with a 235/50R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
Cadillac | Seville | 1998 - 2004 | |
Cadillac | XLR | 2004 - 2009 | |
Ford | Mustang | 2005 - 2024 | |
Ford | Mustang | 2007 | Ford equips the 2007 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 285/40R18 rear tire. |
Ford | Mustang | 2008 | Ford equips the 2008 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 285/40R18 rear tire. |
Ford | Mustang | 2009 | Ford equips the 2009 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 285/40R18 rear tire. |
Ford | Mustang | 2010 | Ford equips the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 285/40R18 rear tire. |
Hyundai | Tucson | 2005 - 2010 | |
Jaguar | XF | 2009 - 2011 | |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2000 | Jaguar equips the 2000 XK8 Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2001 | Jaguar equips the 2001 XK8 Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2002 | Jaguar equips the 2002 XK8 Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2003 | Jaguar equips the 2003 XK8 Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2004 | Jaguar equips the 2004 XK8 Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2005 | Jaguar equips the 2005 XK8 Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK8 | 2006 | Jaguar equips the 2006 XK8 Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2000 | Jaguar equips the 2000 XKR Base Model with a 245/45R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2001 | Jaguar equips the 2001 XKR Base Model with a 245/45R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2002 | Jaguar equips the 2002 XKR Convertible with a 245/45R18 front tire and a 255/45R18 rear tire. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2003 | Jaguar equips the 2003 XKR Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2004 | Jaguar equips the 2004 XKR Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2005 | Jaguar equips the 2005 XKR Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XKR | 2006 | Jaguar equips the 2006 XKR Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK | 2007 | Jaguar equips the 2007 XK Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Jaguar | XK | 2008 | Jaguar equips the 2008 XK Convertible with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2007 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2007 CL550 Non-Staggered Fitment with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2008 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2008 CL550 Non-Staggered Fitment with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2009 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2009 CL550 4Matic with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2010 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2010 CL550 4MATIC with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2011 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2011 CL550 4Matic Standard Model with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2012 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2012 CL550 Standard Model with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2013 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2013 CL550 Standard Model with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2014 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2014 CL550 4MATIC Coupe Standard Model with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL600 | 2007 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2007 CL600 Base Model with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/45R18 rear tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL600 | 2008 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2008 CL600 Base Model with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/45R18 rear tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL600 | 2009 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2009 CL600 Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | CL600 | 2010 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2010 CL600 Base Model with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | S350 | 2012 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2012 S350 BlueTEC Sedan with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | S350 | 2013 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2013 S350 BlueTEC Sedan with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | S400 | 2010 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2010 S400 Hybrid with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S400 | 2011 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2011 S400 Hybrid with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S400 | 2012 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2012 S400 Hybrid with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S400 | 2013 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2013 S400 Hybrid with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S500 | 1999 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 1999 S500 Grand Edition with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2007 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2007 S550 4MATIC Sedan with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2008 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2008 S550 4MATIC Sedan with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2009 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2009 S550 4MATIC Sedan with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2010 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2010 S550 Sedan 4MATIC with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2011 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2011 S550 Sedan 4MATIC with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2012 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2012 S550 Sedan 4MATIC with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2013 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2013 S550 Sedan 4MATIC with more than one stock tire size. |
Mercedes-Benz | S600 | 2007 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2007 S600 Sedan with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/45R18 rear tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S600 | 2008 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2008 S600 Sedan with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/45R18 rear tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S600 | 2009 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2009 S600 Sedan with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/45R18 rear tire. |
Mercedes-Benz | S600 | 2010 | Mercedes-Benz equips the 2010 S600 Sedan with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 275/45R18 rear tire. |
Pontiac | Grand Prix | 2004 | |
Pontiac | Grand Prix | 2005 | Pontiac equips the 2005 Grand Prix GXP with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 225/50R18 rear tire. |
Pontiac | Grand Prix | 2006 | Pontiac equips the 2006 Grand Prix GXP with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 225/50R18 rear tire. |
Pontiac | Grand Prix | 2007 | Pontiac equips the 2007 Grand Prix GXP with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 225/50R18 rear tire. |
Pontiac | Grand Prix | 2008 | Pontiac equips the 2008 Grand Prix GXP with a 255/45R18 front tire and a 225/50R18 rear tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2005 | Toyota equips the 2005 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2006 | Toyota equips the 2006 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2007 | Toyota equips the 2007 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2008 | Toyota equips the 2008 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2009 | Toyota equips the 2009 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2010 | Toyota equips the 2010 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2011 | Toyota equips the 2011 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2012 | Toyota equips the 2012 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Toyota | Tacoma | 2013 | Toyota equips the 2013 Tacoma X-Runner with a 255/45R18 tire. |
Volkswagen | Multivan | 2013 | |
Volkswagen | Phaeton | 2004 | Volkswagen equips the 2004 Phaeton V8 with more than one stock tire size. |
Volkswagen | Phaeton | 2005 | Volkswagen equips the 2005 Phaeton V8 with more than one stock tire size. |
Volkswagen | Phaeton | 2006 | Volkswagen equips the 2006 Phaeton V8 with more than one stock tire size. |
Volkswagen | Transporter | 2010 - 2023 | |
Volvo | XC70 | 2003 - 2007 |
Brand | Nitto |
Construction Ply | XL |
Load Index | 103 |
Max Load Capacity | 1,929 @ 50 psi |
Overall Diameter | 27.05 |
Radial Aspect Ratio | 45 |
Rim Diameter | 18 in |
Rim Width (in) | 8.0-(8.5)-9.5 |
Section Width | 10.04 |
Service Description | 103W |
Sidewall Style | Blackwall |
Sizing Note | 255/45ZR18 XL 103W |
SKU | 555719 |
Speed Rating | W |
Tire Construction | Radial |
Tire Series | Nitto NT555 G2 |
Tire Size | 255/45R18 |
Tread Depth (32nds) | 11.00 |
Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
UTQG rating | 320 AAA |
Width Radial | 255 mm |