New Tyres Sumitomo Htrz-Iii

[Naz]

Hi Guy's,

I am due for some new tyres on the front. I was told to try the Sumitomo HTRZ-III. They are 290 each for the front, compared to the Dunlop Sports Maxx which I have now which are 450 each. I don't need to replace the rear at the moment so I am not sure if I should mix ??

Also has anyone tried these Sumitomo tyres?

I have the same alloys as the X Series so I have wider tyres at the back and Sumitomo have the rears for 360 compared with Dunlop which is 650.

Considering the cost and the reviews I am thinking it looks like a good deal compared to paying top $$$ for the Dunlop.

Any advice or suggestions from your experieince?

Thanks all :)

[ilv1004s]

i run kumho V12 EVO

220 a pop

but 225/30/20

i find the dunlops good for the first 5000kms or so

then they just go *BLEEP*

[k2sty1]

i got Yoko A Drive something

nice and cheap at 210 each for the fronts (225/40/18, same as yours)

got crappy little nankangs on the rear for now (i know i'll burn through them soon anyway, 200$ each)

[onnzo]

I have the sumitomos. They are fine for me. I Paid $250 each. I still have the dunlops on the rear

[cevu]

i don't have them but when i was doing my tyres they came highly recommended for the price. its a cost effective option without being sh*t from what i was told but no personal experience though!

[p0c1]

Hey Danny,

How's the Kumho Tyres?

I need a back tyres replacement for my 18" sports wheels..

do u have any suggestion?

or should I go for a GoodYear F1 like Justin..

What did you have on your 18" sports wheels before?

Cheers,

Mario

[ilv1004s]

i had the kumho ku31's 210 a piece

better than the dunlops

dunlops failed after 5K kms since new

[JohnnyDrama]

I've recently fitted Kumho KU31s in a 19" size, they're still wearing in but initial thoughts are that the sidewalls aren't as stiff as the OEM Dunlops, however that being said, they don't feel as nimble as the OEM kit.

[ilv1004s]

I've recently fitted Kumho KU31s in a 19" size, they're still wearing in but initial thoughts are that the sidewalls aren't as stiff as the OEM Dunlops, however that being said, they don't feel as nimble as the OEM kit.

i had that problem upping the tire pressure will help alot

[JohnnyDrama]

I've recently fitted Kumho KU31s in a 19" size, they're still wearing in but initial thoughts are that the sidewalls aren't as stiff as the OEM Dunlops, however that being said, they don't feel as nimble as the OEM kit.

i had that problem upping the tire pressure will help alot

Thanks.. I'm running 39 front 37 rear, might bump it another pound or two and see how it feels.

[Naz]

Got the Sumitomo's today guys !

So far drives fine, a bit more noise than the Dunlop Sport's Max's. I also noticed the Sumitomo's don't have the nice wide rim protect rubber the Dunlop's had! This is annoying a I don't want to kerb my rim's. Ahh well let's see how we go.

[Naz]

I have the sumitomos. They are fine for me. I Paid $250 each. I still have the dunlops on the rear

Onzo where did you get them for that price?

[onnzo]

Tyre factory sunshine

[Pfunk]

I too am planning to get two fronts either the sumitomo z3, or kumho ku39. How do you rate the sumis 3 months on and after a few kms? Price point is right (also from tyre factory) and they should be relatively quiet. Thanks for the info.

[onnzo]

They seem fine to me. As another poster pointed out though, there is no rim protection! I didn't think of that when buying them and would have probably bought something else.