Tires: Sumitomo HTR Z III
08-08-2012, 02:34 PM
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Got these like a month ago. Theyre the first new tires I got for the car so I cant really compare them to others. So far im pretty satisfied with them. For daily driving they are perfect, they dont wear and have decent grip. I havent had any problems in rain but I havent driven in a storm yet, just when it was drizzling. I took them to 2 autocrosses and they are decent, but I do honestly wish they had more grip. Ill see how long they last but for the price they seem to be pretty good so far.
08-08-2012, 03:27 PM
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I have had 4 sets of these for street/mountain driving. I don't push them to the limit on the streets, but I don't think you can beat them in the good value department.
There are better track tires but I love them for street use. Large amounts of treadwear compared to Star Specs or RS3s. Best bang for the $$ IMO.
There are better track tires but I love them for street use. Large amounts of treadwear compared to Star Specs or RS3s. Best bang for the $$ IMO.
08-08-2012, 03:33 PM
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I've had 2 sets as they are great bang for your buck. I haven't had issues with them in the rain but I don't push my car in the rain. I like them but I might try something else next time around.
08-08-2012, 05:24 PM
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If people track or autocross their car, there is no reason to not go for an extreme level tire (star specs, rs3, etc). For daily driving, the max perf level tires are fine (like HTR zIII)
08-08-2012, 06:10 PM
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thank you guys
termigni, so do you completely disagree with tirerack's assessment?
what do you guys think are the BEST cheap tire these days for spirited non-track driving? im on the hankook v12 and they are ok, not that great. tirerack ranked the sumitomos over the hankook which made me want to try em
termigni, so do you completely disagree with tirerack's assessment?
what do you guys think are the BEST cheap tire these days for spirited non-track driving? im on the hankook v12 and they are ok, not that great. tirerack ranked the sumitomos over the hankook which made me want to try em
I have had 4 sets of these for street/mountain driving. I don't push them to the limit on the streets, but I don't think you can beat them in the good value department.
There are better track tires but I love them for street use. Large amounts of treadwear compared to Star Specs or RS3s. Best bang for the $$ IMO.
There are better track tires but I love them for street use. Large amounts of treadwear compared to Star Specs or RS3s. Best bang for the $$ IMO.
08-09-2012, 07:55 AM
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I've had two sets - I think they are great in the dry at least, not as much in the rain, but who is pushing their car in the rain?
Star Specs are the hyped tire these days - I may try them next time I need a set.
I've had two sets - I think they are great in the dry at least, not as much in the rain, but who is pushing their car in the rain?
Star Specs are the hyped tire these days - I may try them next time I need a set.
Makes me wonder, given that the tire is starting to show it's technological age (came out 3+ years ago I believe?)Look at the price points of the other tires in the comparo...
I might try the S-04s if there was a good discount on them when I was looking to buy. People also seem to like the Continental DWs.
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Valid argument about the price point, however in C&D's last tire comparo the Dunlop finished 2nd (though I believe they had "some" price cap). As to the Bridgestone S-04s on Tirerack they are only $60 more expensive than the Dunlops. Close enough to at least think about.
Here you go dyhappy!
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
08-09-2012, 12:25 PM
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I think they are great in the rain, I can get on it pretty good and not loose traction. Dry grip is great for the price. Wear seems amazing, I beat on them non stop and seem to keep going.
08-09-2012, 04:21 PM
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I have a set of these in stock AP2 sizes. Zero complaints at this point. Almost zero road noise, which is great. Dry grip seems good, but I don't really push my car during my normal driving. I have driven in the wet without issue. I got them with the rebate which made them dirt cheap. I would buy them again.
08-10-2012, 08:16 AM
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