Anyone use Sumitomo HTR Z II tires on their car?
06-03-2009, 11:21 AM
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I hear they don't hook at all. You can't expect much for a street tire at that price. I'd say bad choice if you're putting them on your 383 awaiting a procharger. You might want to look at a DR.
06-03-2009, 09:29 PM
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Agreed^
for the money they are OK in the dry, bad in the wet, but you go through them pretty quick so they're are others that give better performance and last a little longer as well. Like the new HTR's and Toyo's etc...
for the money they are OK in the dry, bad in the wet, but you go through them pretty quick so they're are others that give better performance and last a little longer as well. Like the new HTR's and Toyo's etc...
06-03-2009, 09:43 PM
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They are fine, I have them on my car.
I just wouldn't expect them to last that long. Obviously they aren't going to hook like a drag radial or something guys..
I just wouldn't expect them to last that long. Obviously they aren't going to hook like a drag radial or something guys..
06-03-2009, 10:08 PM
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thats not really that good of a deal. you can get the tires for 368 from tirerack.com
shipping is usually about 40 bucks.
anyway, ive run the HTR Zs before and i think they are a great bang for the buck, but id give one of the other sumitomo's with more grip a try. sumitomo is the best bang for the buck if you ask me. you could burn the crap outta them and not feel guilty...
try out the HTR Z III. 444+40=484, not bad for a tire with a 300 wear rating, AA traction and a Y speed rating....
shipping is usually about 40 bucks.
anyway, ive run the HTR Zs before and i think they are a great bang for the buck, but id give one of the other sumitomo's with more grip a try. sumitomo is the best bang for the buck if you ask me. you could burn the crap outta them and not feel guilty...
try out the HTR Z III. 444+40=484, not bad for a tire with a 300 wear rating, AA traction and a Y speed rating....
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06-03-2009, 10:11 PM
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i run sumis as beat on tires. They dont last long on the back 
They are great for the price though, i agree on tire-rack, sumis are less then $100 a piece.
They are great for the price though, i agree on tire-rack, sumis are less then $100 a piece.
06-03-2009, 10:16 PM
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HRTZ II= no traction at all. buddy had them on a ws6 that put down 350/358 thru an a4 and just giving it half throttle at 45 broke them loose. i'd say bad choice.
i have yoko es100's and cut a 2.0 60' on a 2500 sidestep, and would hook pretty well on the street. took alot to get them bald too.- i'd recomend these tires to anyone.
kid with the ws6 now has nitto 555zr's(the street tire) and loves them.
i have yoko es100's and cut a 2.0 60' on a 2500 sidestep, and would hook pretty well on the street. took alot to get them bald too.- i'd recomend these tires to anyone.
kid with the ws6 now has nitto 555zr's(the street tire) and loves them.
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06-03-2009, 11:52 PM
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i just got the III's a couple weeks ago. for the price you are talking i would buy them over the II's. so far i am very happy with how they are on the street. i drive my car every day and had to keep tire life and weather in consideration.
06-08-2009, 12:34 PM
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The III's are like 180 a tire vs 119 for the II's. I am not looking for a tire that dead hooks, this is a highway, sunshine only car.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...8&startIndex=0
06-08-2009, 12:41 PM
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I have kumho's Ecsta Supras on right now. These Sumis rated better in a comparison done between them and a 3rd tire I can't remember.
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06-09-2009, 09:11 AM
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Mainly a highway car that will do pulls here and there.
They should work just fine for that purpose.
06-09-2009, 12:05 PM
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Im runnin em right now, with HTR+ in the front. Cost $480 all around, and thats with 315s in the back! All in all, they are great beat-on tires. Hook well enough for 400hp on the highway imo
06-09-2009, 11:29 PM
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Just take it easy with them in the rain. They aren't very good in the wet. I never spun with them but My forte is steering with my right foot. Don't want to see you trying to save money on tires and get cought off guard with a spin/wreck.
Like I said O.K. in the dry but burn up quick. I went through 3 sets when they first came out as a slightly cheaper Dunlop (D40?) clone but as newer tire technologies emerged, I switched to slightly more expensive tires that perform better, especially in the wet, and last a lot longer saving me money in the long run!
Like I said O.K. in the dry but burn up quick. I went through 3 sets when they first came out as a slightly cheaper Dunlop (D40?) clone but as newer tire technologies emerged, I switched to slightly more expensive tires that perform better, especially in the wet, and last a lot longer saving me money in the long run!
06-12-2009, 03:59 PM
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don't want to hijack this but i have to ask... do the htr-z2's run a lot skinnier width wise than normal tires.... i ask this because im wanting to get the oe wheels 18x10.5 deep dish c5 wheels and i dont really have a lot of money left to spend on tires... and i was wondering if i could get by with putting 285/35/18s on it safely
06-12-2009, 05:38 PM
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don't want to hijack this but i have to ask... do the htr-z2's run a lot skinnier width wise than normal tires.... i ask this because im wanting to get the oe wheels 18x10.5 deep dish c5 wheels and i dont really have a lot of money left to spend on tires... and i was wondering if i could get by with putting 285/35/18s on it safely
Obviously the 285 is a little streched on the 10.5 wide wheel but it's fine. The guy I had mount my tires actually said the rear 285/35-18's went on easier than the front 275/40-17's.
