emerica4601

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hey guys, ive done quite a bit of research on the sumitomo tires. essentially all people on ls1tech say they are JUNK. however, whenever i talk to tire experts and people who have been installing tires for years, they say that this tire is a great tire. they just happen to be cheap because their name isnt the most popular out there. i have also read that sumitomo's are a branch name under falken.

those who have sumitomo's .. what model tire is it, and do you like them???
woudl you buy them again???

thanks ...

mxmccarter2401

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I have 315's out back and 275's up front. I don't know how long they've lasted or how good they hook new b/c they were on the car when i got it. I'm going to get another set b/c they're the only affordable 315 size tire. I've heard they're not bad when they're new. Mine don't hook at all...its like i have 1000 hp.

red87iroc

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I have 275-40-17 Sumitomo HTR Z 2's (not the base HTR Z's), and I am quite happy with them. Really good dry traction, and work well in the corners. I just have to keep track of the tire pressures, as they seem to lose air faster than other tires I have had. I have had other brand name tires (BFG and Goodyear) on my car, and I think the Sumi's are just as good if not better.

I think most of the bashing is on the base HTR Z's (especially the 315's).

If you read the reviews on tirerack, you will see most are happy with HTR Z 2's, and do not think highly of the base HTR Z's.

Just my .02$

GR33N GoblinM6

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I have HTR ZR II's... pretty damn good tire for 99$ good tread wear and pretty good wet driving..

WADDISME

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I have had the 315s on the rear for only 500mi on a DD. No problems- but I haven't really pushed them yet. They should be about broken in by now. Tme to check them out. Can't beat the price. I only got them because they were the only ones available at the time, cost less than one of the BFGs I was waiting on.

SUTTERERMAN85

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there ok new i guess. my stock 94 flormula couldnt spin them from a stop new. when they went on my ls1 6 speed that was stock at the time lets say they were not up to par.

V6Owner

When they are new they are great but I saw after 2 months you might as well buy I a new set my v6 spins them with ease. I've had mine for 9 months they are great I mean great in the rain.. new they are good but if your a agressive driver they are not for you.. but they do look very nice

emerica4601

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sweet guys. its a good thing i posted this thread .. i was leaning away from those tires. just cuz their cheap doesnt mean their BS. nice to hear the same thing from eveyrbody else ...

i think ill buy myself a set within the week

GuitsBoy

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I have the 17 / 315's in the rear, and with ~1500 miles on them, they hook allright. Much better than my 16/245 BFG KDWs were. Ive got a ton of wheelhop with them now. I also hear that as they wear down they dont grip nearly as well. I cant realy comment on wether or not ill buy these again until I see how bad they are near the end of their life. I might just get some nittos at that point.

Roadhouse

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275/315 here. I'm happy with'em. They're inexpensive, look and ride pretty good.

Unstang

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I was very happy with my 18" HTR Z 2s! Can't beat them for the money.

SDB

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good and cheap for DD.....you can get 315-35-17 HTRZ for $107 at tirerack now...

The PAT WS6

iTrader: (14)

these tires kick *** they have lasted longer than anything ive had back there even nittos i have 315s in the back now and they hook rather good/

SS1875

iTrader: (34)

I will let you know when mine arrive 275/315's, I shopped around as well...you definately can't beat the price if the old budget is tight. $107 for the 315 and $88 for the 275.

QUICK305

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I've had mine on for a few hundred miles (275/315). For the $440 (shipped) I paid, I can't complain.

s1ck s0n

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i have no idea which one i had, but they came on the car when i got it, the were 235/55/16 and i could spin them through second from a stop and traction under 30mph was nonexistent.