sumitumo tires?
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sumitumo tires? Anyone have sumitumo tires? I've had them in the past with no issues and just got a pair of 275 for the fronts and 315s on for the rears and they feel fine but are redicolously loud. Around 60-70 they sound like a jackhammer. Lol
ive had them before in the same sizes and no rubbing issues but I don't remembering them being this loud. I had them mounted and balanced and the lug nuts are torqued fwiw.
ive had them before in the same sizes and no rubbing issues but I don't remembering them being this loud. I had them mounted and balanced and the lug nuts are torqued fwiw.
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Anyone have sumitumo tires? I've had them in the past with no issues and just got a pair of 275 for the fronts and 315s on for the rears and they feel fine but are redicolously loud. Around 60-70 they sound like a jackhammer. Lol
ive had them before in the same sizes and no rubbing issues but I don't remembering them being this loud. I had them mounted and balanced and the lug nuts are torqued fwiw.
ive had them before in the same sizes and no rubbing issues but I don't remembering them being this loud. I had them mounted and balanced and the lug nuts are torqued fwiw.
Will switch to Super Sports after I get some use out of them.
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I've had a few sets of them in the past. Surprisingly, they lasted a while on my '95 Trans Am that I used to daily. My biggest complaint was that they did get loud towards the end of their use (and I could barely hear them due to the car being loud).
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From: rudy@tirerack.com
Generally these are considered very good tires for the money. They are value based tires so sometimes things like tread noise can be a little louder than a more premium tire but I have never considered them very loud.
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Originally Posted by rudytirerack
Generally these are considered very good tires for the money. They are value based tires so sometimes things like tread noise can be a little louder than a more premium tire but I have never considered them very loud.
Tires are generally put in three categories of quality. In the industry we would call them tier 1, 2, and 3 tires. Tier 1 being a premium product while tier 3 is an entry level product.
Sumitomo, along with its subsidiary companies like Falken for example, generally sticks to producing tier 2 and 3 tires. With tier 3 products they are trying to make the safest tire possible for the least amount of money. These may also come with a modest 30-40k mile warranty depending on the type of tire. Tier 2 products tend to focus on more longevity (50-70k mile warranties) and will have small improvements in ride, noise, and handling. These are generally considered more "bang for the buck." Premium tier 1 tires will have much more advanced technology going into the rubber, tread design, and belt packaging to improve safety, NVH, handling, and longevity (50k+ mike warranties).
With a sumitomo tire the noise you are experiencing doesn't really surprise me, but the quieter tire probably would've cost you an extra $200 or more out the door. It's a give and take for sure.
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