85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
General Exclaim UHP vs Nitto NT05 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: General Exclaim UHP — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Nitto NT05 if dry and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
NT05 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Exclaim UHP | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Exclaim UHP leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Exclaim UHP | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 69 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Exclaim UHP leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | Exclaim UHP | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 43 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Exclaim UHP leads by 41
Why this score
| Source | Exclaim UHP | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NT05 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Exclaim UHP | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Exclaim UHP | Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 65 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 80 | 63 |
| Comfort | 80 | 43 |
| Treadwear | 100 | 59 |
| Handling | 80 | 84 |
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85
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The General Exclaim UHP is widely regarded as a high-value tire that leans more toward touring comfort than aggressive track performance. While users praise its impressive tread life and wet-weather capabilities, it is noted for having a softer sidewall that may lack the precision required for spirited driving.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and longevity
- Strong wet-weather traction
- High value-to-price ratio
- Comfort-oriented ride quality
Cons
- Soft sidewall leading to undulation during transitions
- Limited performance in snow and winter conditions
- Dry traction falls short of premium UHP standards
Observations
- Lightweight RWD roadsters like the Mazda Miata find the tire capable for daily driving, though winter performance is compromised by the drivetrain layout.
- The tire's design characteristics are better suited for touring-style vehicles rather than dedicated performance-focused applications.
The Nitto NT05 is widely regarded as a specialized extreme performance tire that excels in track-day environments and spirited driving scenarios. While users appreciate its predictable handling and progressive feedback, it is frequently criticized for rapid tread wear and significant road noise, making it a polarizing choice for daily commuting.
Pros
- Predictable and balanced handling during track use
- Informative feedback near the limit of adhesion
- Strong cornering confidence and stability
- Aesthetically pleasing sidewall and tread design
Cons
- High levels of road noise during daily driving
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under high-torque applications
- Inconsistent dry grip performance for high-horsepower vehicles
- Not recommended for daily use due to comfort and longevity trade-offs
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 360rwkw turbo applications) report that the tire struggles to manage power delivery effectively.
- Users with AWD platforms, such as the Audi A4, report satisfactory performance in wet conditions when driven conservatively.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · General Exclaim UHP | B · Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 2 | 23 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 7.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 380 A A | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
General
65
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: General Exclaim UHP — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Nitto NT05 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Exclaim UHP scores 100 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
General Exclaim UHP scores 80 vs 43 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
General Exclaim UHP scores 80 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nitto NT05 scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · General Exclaim UHP
Tire B · Nitto NT05
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.