sumitomo
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 38
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RE: sumitomo
I have 18x10 in the back and I bought a set of them because I could not afford DR's but I have to tell you they really are not a bad tire. My 60' times went from 2.4 to 1.6 and that is with a 75 shot of nitrous. I do not use the car as a daily driver and the car has never seen the rain so I do not know how they handle in wet condotions. But they are no that bad.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,689
From: Navarre, FL
RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: SINISTER
They are cheap, but they are good enough for daily duty. I have them and they grip all righ, but they aren't the best at the track. I break them loose very easily. My best 60' on them has been a 2.197, and the worst was in the 2.6 range. If you are looking for traction, look elsewhere, but if you are just looking for a tire to get you around you'll be fine.
They are cheap, but they are good enough for daily duty. I have them and they grip all righ, but they aren't the best at the track. I break them loose very easily. My best 60' on them has been a 2.197, and the worst was in the 2.6 range. If you are looking for traction, look elsewhere, but if you are just looking for a tire to get you around you'll be fine.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,437
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RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: breakinloose96
I work for discount tire part time and if you want my opinion BFG KDW NT if your not wanting to pay that much then check into Kumho 711's
I work for discount tire part time and if you want my opinion BFG KDW NT if your not wanting to pay that much then check into Kumho 711's
711s are alright
we're over stocked and have like 80-90 of them at my store, sucks cuz im inventory guy lol
Underboss
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 20,272
From: Helaware
RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: gt96stang
Hell, I spin them off idle with my non-pi and 3.73's... [:@][:@][:@][:@] grip all right.
ORIGINAL: SINISTER
They are cheap, but they are good enough for daily duty. I have them and they grip all righ, but they aren't the best at the track. I break them loose very easily. My best 60' on them has been a 2.197, and the worst was in the 2.6 range. If you are looking for traction, look elsewhere, but if you are just looking for a tire to get you around you'll be fine.
They are cheap, but they are good enough for daily duty. I have them and they grip all righ, but they aren't the best at the track. I break them loose very easily. My best 60' on them has been a 2.197, and the worst was in the 2.6 range. If you are looking for traction, look elsewhere, but if you are just looking for a tire to get you around you'll be fine.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,015
From: GA
RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: RC02GT
is the sumitomo HTRz tires a real bad tire, i wana get 10.5s in the back so im getting 315's and sumitomo has 315-35-17 for under $100. sounds really cheap, what you think
is the sumitomo HTRz tires a real bad tire, i wana get 10.5s in the back so im getting 315's and sumitomo has 315-35-17 for under $100. sounds really cheap, what you think
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,015
From: GA
RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: 99gtstang
check ebay for the vredestein or something close.. i have those 280 treadwear... good tire great traction.. great in rain.. i think 2 for 300 or 400 at the most... good 20-40K tire i have put 5 k on mine and no wear whatsoever on the front 2 back to have been spun alot and i have lost a little tread not much at all......
ORIGINAL: RC02GT
is the sumitomo HTRz tires a real bad tire, i wana get 10.5s in the back so im getting 315's and sumitomo has 315-35-17 for under $100. sounds really cheap, what you think
is the sumitomo HTRz tires a real bad tire, i wana get 10.5s in the back so im getting 315's and sumitomo has 315-35-17 for under $100. sounds really cheap, what you think
5th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,689
From: Navarre, FL
RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: lizzyfan
Tryin' to warn em' like you did warned me!
ORIGINAL: gt96stang
Hell, I spin them off idle with my non-pi and 3.73's... [:@][:@][:@][:@] sure do grip all right.
Hell, I spin them off idle with my non-pi and 3.73's... [:@][:@][:@][:@] sure do grip all right.
Yeah, people really expect ALOT out of these tires when the come so cheap... Then they come back and complain about them..
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 186
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RE: sumitomo
I am a true believer in you get what you pay for and Im not expecting 1.7 60 fts or 35k miles out of the 315s I ordered. All I am looking for is a decent daily tire like I mentioned earlier if they suck im only out 200 bucks no biggie but they may do everything that I ask outta them and that would be awesome. I appreciate everyones input I understand we are all here to help each other out, learn, and save a little cash. At least thats why i am here. Ill give theses cheapo tires a shot and form my own opinion of them.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,093
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RE: sumitomo
After doing my research I decided not to go with the 315 Sumi's and just ordered my FR500's from AM and went with Kumho AST's from TireRack. Didn't cost a whole lot more than going with the Sumi's. I don't have 315's out back but the 285's look good enough to me.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 938
From: Washington State
RE: sumitomo
ORIGINAL: breakinloose96
do not buy these tires I had them on my 96 and as you can see in my sig it is getting parted out. 50% worn and I hydroplaned and put into a wall at 60. These tires suck cow nuts
do not buy these tires I had them on my 96 and as you can see in my sig it is getting parted out. 50% worn and I hydroplaned and put into a wall at 60. These tires suck cow nuts