Tirerack.com drops price for Sumitomo HTR+
02-02-2004, 10:55 PM
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Anyone hear have the Sumi's and drive relatively hard ?
How is the dry traction compared to the stockers for the price ?
How is the dry traction compared to the stockers for the price ?
02-03-2004, 06:44 AM
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Originally posted by Chopper
Anyone hear have the Sumi's and drive relatively hard ?
How is the dry traction compared to the stockers for the price ?
Anyone hear have the Sumi's and drive relatively hard ?
How is the dry traction compared to the stockers for the price ?
These are all season tires, and therefore will never be the 'best' tire for a given specific application (ie: there are better summer tires, there are better snow tires...). That being said, I still think they're quite good and do well at exactly what they were designed for.
02-03-2004, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by SilverKnight
I got them. 235/45/17 on stock rims. I never tried the HTR+ so I cannot compare it to the Conti. However, my previous set was Yoko AVS100 so I will compare the Conti vs. Yoko.
Look: Uglier
Thread wear: 400 vs 280. I have them on for more than 3K and appearantly they havent worn out much.
Traction: worse. probably better than stock but still squeal on hard turns. Spin like crazy on wet pavement.
Installation: Seems like they were hard to balance because my rims have ton of balancing weight now.
I got them. 235/45/17 on stock rims. I never tried the HTR+ so I cannot compare it to the Conti. However, my previous set was Yoko AVS100 so I will compare the Conti vs. Yoko.
Look: Uglier
Thread wear: 400 vs 280. I have them on for more than 3K and appearantly they havent worn out much.
Traction: worse. probably better than stock but still squeal on hard turns. Spin like crazy on wet pavement.
Installation: Seems like they were hard to balance because my rims have ton of balancing weight now.
When you are comparing tires within a particular brand, use the UTQG ratings (treadwear) to calculate value; divide the treadwear rating by the price—the highest number should be your pick if you want the best value by wear. This system won't help you compare between brands, however, because there is no standardization for wear scoring.
As I've said a few times now. The sumi's start off great. But there performance goes down hill rapidily past 10k miles. LOL, no I'm not smoking something. And others who I also know who have them have said the same thing. They are just not speaking out on the topic.
Lets not also forget usable tread wear is considered until 2/32's of a inch. A lot of tires will have traction problems in wet weather at 4/32's of a inch... so there is a lot of things to be considered in the long run. I also wouldn't listen to anyones review if they haven't used the tire for 15k+ miles. And also on your type of vehcile. Weight and alignment can be very different between vechicles (i.e. models/makes). As well as any modifications the person may have made.
Good luck with your purchase!
02-03-2004, 06:42 PM
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Originally posted by kensteele
Sumitomo HTR+ - Size 215/50WR17 Blackwall
$75 a pop.
Sumitomo HTR+ - Size 215/50WR17 Blackwall
$75 a pop.
They suck. I wouldn't buy them again.
02-03-2004, 07:27 PM
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^the sumitomos load weight, that is. at least that is what the guy at tire rack told me. I also influenced a friend who has a TL-S to buy a set too. shipping to hawaii was only about $60!
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