Warpig

Just put 4 brand new Sumi III's on. Like em so far, but I only have about 400 miles on them. Only way to beat the Sumi III's price is to go with Sumi II's. All 4 Sumi III's $350 to your door. Even if I only get 10K on the rears I'll consider it as a good value. @ $99 each


Nick

Paul K

I have a set of Toyo Proxes T1R's on my car.

Pretty impressed thus far...

chaoscreature

Warpig,
I have read a couple of posts claiming a set of Sumi's for $350, but by the time I get to checkout its closer to $450... Are you getting a deal through Damon?
Thanks,
Peter

Bill Verburg

You might want to look over Tireracks tests
here's a link to the latest extreme performance tiretests

then do you own cost benefit analysis

I put a set of Dunlop Star specs on my older '76 Carrera 3.0 last spring, very happy w/ them

Kika

here is a link to the tire rack test results on the Sumi HTRZIIIs http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=93

P1CR

Wow. Its hard to argue with the Sumitomo reviews. Regardless of cost. Hell, I could buy 2 or 3 sets for the price of its competitors. It almost makes tire noise and treadwear ratings a non issue. Just replace them as soon as they get loud..

Anyone (Bill) know the factory RS tire sizes?

azmurciev12

i would recommend NItto INVOs for street use. they are the quietest and most comfortable tires i've used to date. and i have tried quite a number of the top brands: Advan Sport and Neovas, Pirelli PZero and Corsa, Bridgestone RE050, and some others. for purely street use, this would be my tire of choice. i don't know though if they come in the sizes that you need

Bill Verburg

e sure that you understand the performance category to which each tire belongs,

Extreme is a different category from max or ultra, shop in the cat. that is appropriate for your useage

RS used 225/40 & 265/35 x18

Energy9

I put the Kumko Ecsta XS a few months ago and I am impressed. The grip is great and I even tried them at ao AutoX. I did the first 5 runs on V710 and with the Kumho XS I averaged a 6/10th slower time on a 50 sec course. Can't beat that kind of performance for the price

Warpig

If you are looking at Tire Rack the Rears are $99 Each and the fronts are $70 each. $338. I don't know what your shipping costs are looking like maybe thats the difference since you are in Cali and I am in the Chicagoland area. I have a Tire Rack Shipping Warehouse pretty close to me in Indiana. I have been ordering tires from Tire Rack for years and when they ship em to me UPS ground I ALWAYS get them next day. Never fails. Just Checked, with shipping they were $377 so I was off on my original post by $27

Still great pricing...


Nick

tjangi

I just checked and the htr z iii are usd 112 for 235/40/zr18 and usd 189 for 285/35/zr18

what sizes are the usd 99 and usd 70?

chaoscreature

Are you guys all running 205's in the front and 245's or 255's in the rear? That is where some of the price difference is coming from. I am looking to run 225/45's in front and 274/40's in the rear.
It's too bad the cup rims dont come in 8" wide, because 235's up front would be better.
Shipping to San Diego was about $60.
Thanks!

FlatSix911

I think you guys are talking about different rim sizes ... the tire price is significantly different for 17 vs. 18 wheel sets

Still a great deal for a set of four at $338 and $542 respectively plus S&H,Tax, etc...

Warpig

Yes I am using the stock 17" ers. The top listing above. Forgot to mention earlier.

Nick

Cactus

RE050A Pole Positions. Love them but may try the Sumis in the future if it ever works out that I need all 4 at once.