Sumitomo HTR Z III question
#1
Sumitomo HTR Z III question
According to Tirerack's tests the new HTR IIIs are pretty good.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...irePageLocQty=
Anyone actually try these out for street, AX, DE?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...irePageLocQty=
Anyone actually try these out for street, AX, DE?
#5
Sumitomo HTR Z III? Bueller, Bueller?
Anyone tried Sumitomo HTR Z III?
TireRack ranked it really well:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...tirePageLocQty=
Price seems too good to be true...
Note the test was with a BMW 325, not exactly the same loads/stress as a Porsche.
UTQG seems high, though, and this usually translates to harder rubber... is this feasible: high wear AND high grip?
Anyone try these yet? Bueller, Bueller?
Edit: more info at:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...mitomo+HTR+III
TireRack ranked it really well:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...tirePageLocQty=
Price seems too good to be true...
Note the test was with a BMW 325, not exactly the same loads/stress as a Porsche.
UTQG seems high, though, and this usually translates to harder rubber... is this feasible: high wear AND high grip?
Anyone try these yet? Bueller, Bueller?
Edit: more info at:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...mitomo+HTR+III
Last edited by bentlink; 06-16-2008 at 04:17 PM.
#6
All you skeptics should strongly consider them. The Rennlist guys are buying them like crazy and so far the reviews have been VERY good among Porsche owners of all types. Don't be fooled by the price on these guys. They outperform many tires over twice the price in dry grip testing.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ferrerid=40366
Give me a call if I can help.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ferrerid=40366
Give me a call if I can help.
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Last edited by damon@tirerack; 07-14-2008 at 02:35 PM.
#7
Based on some info from TireRack, other info, and a few logic jumps, it seems the Sumitomo HRT Z III is a twin, or a better derivative, than the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx...
(Dunlop & Sumitomo share technology and have deep corporate ties.)
Anyway, it is far better rated by everyone than my current OEM Continental ContiSportContact 2.
So the TireRack tests and user reviews speak for themselves... and at half price to Pilot Sport Ribs, the price is a bonus.
Besides, you only need to wear them half out before before replacing them and ending up at the same place.
Will post an update after a bit of use.
(Dunlop & Sumitomo share technology and have deep corporate ties.)
Anyway, it is far better rated by everyone than my current OEM Continental ContiSportContact 2.
So the TireRack tests and user reviews speak for themselves... and at half price to Pilot Sport Ribs, the price is a bonus.
Besides, you only need to wear them half out before before replacing them and ending up at the same place.
Will post an update after a bit of use.
Last edited by bentlink; 06-16-2008 at 10:23 PM.
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#10
Update: already I like the Sumitomo HTR ZIII tires.
Sidewall was surprisingly stiff off the rim.
Once installed, the turn in felt good, noise average and overall feel was decent.
Only 500 miles but feels great commuting.
Will give them a good run soon and will try to post an update.
Sidewall was surprisingly stiff off the rim.
Once installed, the turn in felt good, noise average and overall feel was decent.
Only 500 miles but feels great commuting.
Will give them a good run soon and will try to post an update.
#11
All you skeptics should strongly consider them. The Rennlist guys are buying them like crazy and so far the reviews have been VERY good among Porsche owners of all types. Don't be fooled by the price on these guys. They outperform many tires over twice the price in dry grip testing.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ferrerid=40366
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ferrerid=40366
Potenza Pole Position
ContiSports
2 sets of SportMaxx SP (the worst performance tire I've ever owned - terrible - I think it only gets decent reviews from the brand reputation)
Pilot Sports
PZero
g-force T/A KDW
I really like the Sumitomo because it's very good in the wet as well. It also rides nice and is quiet. They held up better than most as well. I think the reviews on Tirerack gets skewed a little towards the better known brands. Most of the drivers don't push their tires at all, so if they are putting down a lot of money on "the best" name then they're going to obviously rate it high and say how great they are just to make them feel better about their purchase.
#12
So far so good.
Thumbs up for the Sumitomo HTR ZIII rubber -- feels better than Contisport 2s.
Have yet to see rain or a driver event -- will update after that -- but so far so good.
Thumbs up for the Sumitomo HTR ZIII rubber -- feels better than Contisport 2s.
Have yet to see rain or a driver event -- will update after that -- but so far so good.
#14
If you like your PS2's and don't mind paying 1,500.00 for tires, more power to ya
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#15
Seems like others are happy too.
See the thread on the 996 turbo side: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996turbo-gt2/138123-i-took-affordable-supertire-plunge-sumitomos.html
See the thread on the 996 turbo side: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996turbo-gt2/138123-i-took-affordable-supertire-plunge-sumitomos.html