Need new tires

[RiceEatingZR1]

I am looking at HTR Z(Ultra High Performance Summer) from Tire Rack.

Has anyone here used them? what are your thoughts?

[VetteVet]

I think you're referring to the Sumitomos. Don't bother. They're cheap, but you get what you pay for. I've got a set on my car right now. They don't hook for sh!t. I can spin through first 3 gears. The car accelerates, but is spinning hard and leaving a lot on the table. I'm trying to save my money for a better set of tires, but the PCM swap I'm working on is eating up available funds.

Jep

[ZRXMAX]

I have used a bunch of them before switching to Nitto 555s. They aren't to bad when their new, however, they wear out quickly. I was going through 2 sets of rears to 1 front set. I consider them "cheap fun" for drifting on the power and tire smoking in general.

I ran a new set back in the 05 Silver State and they actually felt good at speed though I have nothing to compare them to when driving over 150 mph for 90 miles. I consider them a short life tire... or... better said... you get what you pay for. I recently saw Walmart had a set of 4 Nitto 555s for about $800 out the door. That represents a better value for your money IMHO. I paid $950 2 years ago with a 100% road hazard warranty for the Nittos. These tires have performed well for the money and would buy them again when the time comes.

[RiceEatingZR1]

Thanks guys!

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by VetteVet

I think you're referring to the Sumitomos. Don't bother. They're cheap, but you get what you pay for. I've got a set on my car right now. They don't hook for sh!t. I can spin through first 3 gears. The car accelerates, but is spinning hard and leaving a lot on the table. I'm trying to save my money for a better set of tires, but the PCM swap I'm working on is eating up available funds.

Jep

Originally Posted by ZRXMAX

I have used a bunch of them before switching to Nitto 555s. They aren't to bad when their new, however, they wear out quickly. I was going through 2 sets of rears to 1 front set. I consider them "cheap fun" for drifting on the power and tire smoking in general.

I ran a new set back in the 05 Silver State and they actually felt good at speed though I have nothing to compare them to when driving over 150 mph for 90 miles. I consider them a short life tire... or... better said... you get what you pay for. I recently saw Walmart had a set of 4 Nitto 555s for about $800 out the door. That represents a better value for your money IMHO. I paid $950 2 years ago with a 100% road hazard warranty for the Nittos. These tires have performed well for the money and would buy them again when the time comes.

I agree with both of them!

Hate the Sumi's!!! Some don't mind them if the car isn't driven much and not @ high speed.

I LOVE michelin's and goodyears but they are pricey.

If you drive your car and dont' mind paying a little more for tires get the Michelins!

You can get them for $1460 shipped. (275/40/17 and 335/35/17) from ViperPartsofAmerica.com

Good luck and let us know what you get!



David

[RHanselman]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

I agree with both of them!

Hate the Sumi's!!!

Ditto!

I really like the BFG KDW's. The Turbo Car and the Hawaii car both have them. The GSD3's are my next choice followed by the Mich SP-2's.

Cheers,
RH

[FU]

I'd take the Mich's over the GSD3's and take the Nitto''s for traction over all.

[Kevin]

i cant see the point to running cheap tires on something that has as brutial performance as the zr-1. i'll run cheap tires on my mustang or my honda. the zr-1 gets the best I can find....even if I can't always afford it. GSD-3's or SP2's only.

[Daniel_Mc]

Not sure what you are looking for I ran the Kumho V700 for years on the street with no issues. It was a really good tire IMHO for the price only drawback, and this is with any Kumho high performance tire I have found, that when pushed hard and to the limits it becomes a bit greasy.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Ecsta+V700

I did get cought in the ran once or twice with them and it wasn't bad. I did not have them shaved but did have them heat cycled. Good luck in the search.



Daniel

[Hog]

Would the M&H 325/45/17 drag radial fit on these cars? Ive seen them on some 17x11 rims mounted on Camaros.

Kuhmo makes a 315/35/17 as well.

peace
Hog