im running sumi HTRZ III's too...i have no complaints...handles well and ive done a couple auto-crosses on them and they seem to do just fine...lasting pretty good too and im running a ridiculous amount of camber...i will be getting star specs next set though to see what the hype is about

 

Should be posted in Wheels & Tires.

 

Can vouch for the HTZ IIIs. Doing very well in dry and rain and wear on my S.

 

HTZ III as well. Good thread life. Excellent in the rain. Okay in the dry. They get greasy after prolonged aggressive driving (i.e. around the Dragon).

 

I have used the V12s and the S.Drives. Hands down, the V12s are better in every way compared to the S.Drives. I have no experience with the Sumi's, so I cannot attest to that.

 

Agreed. Although the V12's aren't great they are a good bang for the buck. The S-drive's were just plain terrible. I auto-x'd on them and they were not responsive at all.

 

I run V12 on my daily driver, nice tire for the price. You can somewhat compensate for the softer sidewall by running higher pressure, still won't handle like a RS3 or Star Spec but it helps. I'd go 245/40 non stagger.

 

Everyone always says star specs but they are $60 more a tire. I have the Evo v12's and they have held up great. Excellent DD drive.

 

Well I just ordered a set of v12s for now. When my tires all wear out I'm going to step up to a 255/40 all around and a better overall tire than the 3 I was choosing from here. Hope the v12 handle well and last. Appreciate all the feedback thanks

 

federal 595 best bang for the buck!