Sumitomo HTRZ III's on a 996 - anyone have'em and like'em?
03-17-2008, 01:51 AM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: HB in the OC
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sumitomo HTRZ III's on a 996 - anyone have'em and like'em?
Hi all,
Looking to replace my rear 18" Pirelli Rossi's 285/30 on my 996. Am looking for a quieter tire. Anyone have these Sumitomos and like them? I wasn't really looking at price until I saw how much cheaper they were.
Looking to replace my rear 18" Pirelli Rossi's 285/30 on my 996. Am looking for a quieter tire. Anyone have these Sumitomos and like them? I wasn't really looking at price until I saw how much cheaper they were.
04-28-2008, 03:14 PM
#2
Former Vendor
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...=402419&page=1
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=40366
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=40366
Last edited by brad@tirerack.com; 06-09-2008 at 10:31 AM.
04-29-2008, 02:11 PM
#3
Instructor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The Test Results look pretty good. The Sumitomo HTR Z III's beat out the RE050A, ContiSportContact3, and Advan Sport. Pretty cheap too.
-Scott
-Scott
04-29-2008, 04:17 PM
#4
993 Sumitomo HTRZIII thread
I've got 4 track days and about 1500 miles total on them in 4 weeks and have been very happy with them. I drive a 96 C4S.
I've got 4 track days and about 1500 miles total on them in 4 weeks and have been very happy with them. I drive a 96 C4S.
04-29-2008, 08:55 PM
#5
2nd Gear
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I like these, I put them on my 2002 996 3 weeks ago
295/30 R18
235/40 R18
These produce less noise the my old Continental Sport Contact.. The ride feels a little softer and this works for me because I don't track the car..
I went with a larger diameter to offset the speedo error..
Lastly the best part.. the price $730.00 installed including taxes.. My Continental Sport Contact cost 3x more and only lasted 20k miles..
295/30 R18
235/40 R18
These produce less noise the my old Continental Sport Contact.. The ride feels a little softer and this works for me because I don't track the car..
I went with a larger diameter to offset the speedo error..
Lastly the best part.. the price $730.00 installed including taxes.. My Continental Sport Contact cost 3x more and only lasted 20k miles..
05-04-2008, 10:15 PM
#6
Race Car
Just installed a set of 18" on my 928s4, 225/40 front 265/35 rear. Only about 200 miles, so far, The ride is good, they are quiet which is good. Haven't driven in rain yet. Which is a concern for me, I have had some tires in the past that were terrible in the rain. Good Years in particular, bleh!
Hopefully they last,10000-15000 miles, if I can get that out of them, that'll be fine with me. For the price, seems hard to beat.
Hopefully they last,10000-15000 miles, if I can get that out of them, that'll be fine with me. For the price, seems hard to beat.
Trending Topics
10-22-2008, 05:24 PM
#10
Advanced
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: The Great NW
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Got a set about a month ago. Great grip on dry surfaces. Very quiet (I suspect because of a softer side wall than the N rated). Not too much rain yet in Portland so no wet surface info yet.
10-24-2008, 07:46 PM
#11
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: HB in the OC
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i went with Toyo T1Rs all around after i posted because they were immediately available. mind you my pcar is a slushbox almost daily driver. the Toyos are much quieter than the Pirelli's i replaced and soft. my bet the Toyos are closest to the Sumitomos in price and driving characteristics. oh well... i have what i have till next time.
10-28-2008, 11:39 AM
#13
Rennlist Member
10-29-2008, 12:50 AM
#14
Three Wheelin'
I bought a set from Damon that I put on my 996tt (now sold). I thought they were great. Respectable performance on the track but I was most happy with them on the street. Can't beat the price. If you are going to street>track, great value.
10-30-2008, 04:43 PM
#15
Racer
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: East Texas
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
235/40 R18 & 295/30 R18 - just got them for my 996 GT3 stock wheels. Looking for race wheels to mount Hoosiers on. Will be selling my Enkei race wheels I had on the Cayman S (8.5 x 18 & 10 x 18 - very light!). Anyway, will try the Sumi's out for rains since the car will be set up for track only. Corded my previous streets and didn't think far enough ahead - wish I would have gotten Hoosier Wets. Next time around.