Nitto NT 450 Extreme Performance Passenger/Performance Tire

Pros: Inexpensive, M&S rated, long tread life, good all-around performance, very good wet weather performance
Cons: Sacrifices too much compared to dedicated summer/winter tires; befuddling packed snow handling could be better

Size tested: 215/55VR16
Vehicle: 1999 Acura 3.2 TL
Comparison Tire: OE Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus 205/60VR16

Comparison is also relevant for Honda Accord owners with 16" wheels.

Putting aside the tire's good looks and...

Pros: show stopping good looks
Cons: everything else, this is one of the worst tires i have ever driven on

Let me preface this review with some background information about myself (if not to validate my opinion just a little bit more)

I consider myself to be one of those "car guys" i really do love my car and am into somewhat serious performance,...

Pros: Excellent performance. Great price.
Cons: Noise (supposedly) Gets Louder As They Wear

I was amazed at the performance these tires offer for the price. They grip the road nicely while still offering a smooth quiet ride.

Nailed!
How often do you look at the passenger side of your car? I rarely do, except in the cases...

Pros: GREAT performance all-around, good looks and a low price
Cons: A little hard to find

I purchased these tires to replace the ones on my 1997 Acura Integra GSR 2dr. The stock Michelins were horrible. Loud, very poor rain performance, squeals in moderate turns, hard ride for the sidewall height, and too expensive.

I found the...

Pros: great performance at a value price, cool tread pattern
Cons: they don't last forever

When I got some TSW Stealth 16" x 7.5" rims for my 91 Eclipse, I got some slightly used Michelin XGT V4 215/55R16 with them. They gave me some good service for about 2 years of highway driving before they started making a lot of road noise. I...

Pros: Solid tire, good life, GREAT TRACTION and handling on cars between 2700-2950 lbs
Cons: i;ve heard they were discontinued.

After 2 seasons of autoX followed by the winter month, i run size 225/45/17. due to the size of the bear brakes i run them year round. i dont change to different wheels in the winter, nor go out and buy different tires. the first set of these i have ...

Pros: A great looking tread pattern and a low price.
Cons: TOTALLY WORTHLESS AND DANGEROUS. A mud & snow rated "performance tire." Think about it.

Before I wrote this, I read some of the other reviews, and I can not believe that there are people out there that can actually give these tires a positive review. These tires are THE ABSOLUTE WORST TIRES ON THE MARKET. Please read that last sentence ...

Pros: SUCTION CUPS in the RAIN & BEAR CLAWS in the SNOW.
Cons: Hard to find at local shops.

Friend of mine got these tires on his Honda Civic a few years ago and the AGGRESSIVE TREAD PATTERN is the first thing I noticed. After the Michelins needed replacement I decided to look for the Nitto 450. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING INFO: ...

Pros: Excellent performance!
Cons: Can be hard to find...

I live in the deserts of Arizona, and have found that this tire gives me great cornering and response, coupled with low noise. Even when the monsoons hit, my wet traction was much better than I had anticipated. I've driven over 15,000 and they still look...

Pros: looks good, z rated
Cons: no grip at all in the rain or on dry pavement.. DO NOT BUY THESE!!!!

These have to be the worst tires I have ever seen.. I was running Goodyear Eagle TR's with great success but the cost of the tires was steadily getting higher so I went to find a cheap tire to replace my front 2 tires.. my 2 main choices were the Nitto...

Pros: Excellent grip of road in dry and wet conditions. No noticeable road noise.
Cons: None so far.

I put the 225/50-17 size Nitto NT-450 tires on my 2000 Maxima SE to replace the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires and the difference was immediately evident. The Nitto tires allow me to corner at higher speeds, absent any squealing. I feel more secure when...

Pros: good tires
Cons: to soft

nitto is one of the best tires i ever bought. i bought a set of nitto 450 and they r one of the best. i bought a set of nitto 205/40/17 for my integra and they ride real smooth. the best thing i like bout the tires are the traction and when riding at...

Pros: very good on dry and wet roads. nice looks.
Cons: m+s rating is overrated. hard to find a replacement.

I replaced my worn OE 16" michelins with these tires after the first snow fall. I would consider these tires only for the summer because they ride very well on dry and wet roads. In fact if you live in area where it rains a lot, get them.
I totally...

Pros: Price , treadwear , all around good performer
Cons: None so far

Read a lot of reviews mostly done by idiots claiming that these tires are retreads or that they are no good for racing...Racing what a focus or civic on streets?? People putting 17" wheels on a car that weighs 1500 pounds and wonder why they can't...

Pros: None (Might make good flower planters)
Cons: Very poor in wet weather, and cornering on dry pavement

I purchased this set of tires over a year ago. They are on a 1994 Saab 900S. Size 205/55VR15. These are the worst tires that I have ever owned. I went from the Pirelli P6000 to the Nitto. The cost was about the same. But that was the end of the...