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Thread: Sumitomo HTRZ III
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02-06-2010, 08:46 AM #1
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Navy Blue Metallic- 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
Sumitomo HTRZ III
I need a new set of tires come spring. I don't have a huge budget, so after looking at many tires and reviews I am close to choosing 275/45/17 Sumitomo HTRZ III. They seem to always have good reviews and are actually quite affordable. I was looking into Goodyear T/A KWD but read they are quite loud and EXPENSIVE! I live in Cleveland so I only drive during DRY, summer days. I was wondering if anyone has or have these tires and how are they on our cars, or if anyone else has other suggestions?
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02-07-2010, 04:24 PM #2
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I used a set of sumitomo's on a 3000gt vr4 and they weren't bad. However, that car is AWD so it may be a bit different story.
2001 transam ws7 * black/black * modded up. * sold
1993 3000gt vr4 * silver/tan * modded/boosted/awd * sold
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02-07-2010, 04:32 PM #3
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
They are crap.
2008 Trailblazer SS
Yank PTB3600, Kooks 1 7/8" LT's, 4" intake, E-fans, Magnaflow, Sonnax kit, tranny cooler, tune.
Lowered, HID's, tinted.
1999 Pontiac Trans Am WS.6 #1747 SOLD
531.1 RWHP 481.3 FT/Pounds all motor.
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02-08-2010, 10:26 AM #4
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Navy Blue Metallic- 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
what don't/didn't you like about them?
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02-08-2010, 10:49 AM #5
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navy blue metallic- 2000 trans am
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02-08-2010, 11:31 AM #6
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02-09-2010, 05:02 PM #7
we stopped carrying them at my shop because they were junk. im not sure if most people just dont know what a good tire is, but we buy these cars to perform a a high level. most tires you buy are gonna ride/wear and even handle decent, but you really notice a difference in a good tire versus a junk tire is when you stomp on the gas. what good is a tire if it just spins when you get on it? that will keep the evos and neons buzzing by you. and get a 275/40/17.
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02-09-2010, 05:09 PM #8
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02-09-2010, 05:19 PM #9
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02-09-2010, 05:23 PM #10
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02-09-2010, 09:29 PM #11
Don't get the Ecsta SPT's cause they are garbage. They take forever the heat up then they are greasy. There is no happy medium. I have them on my car right now and I am looking the replace them soon.
02 SS, Cammed and other shit!!!
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02-09-2010, 09:42 PM #12
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02-10-2010, 03:52 PM #13
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02-11-2010, 12:42 PM #14
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02-23-2010, 11:35 AM #15
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trans am 00 ws6- 1998 camaro ss vert
hey brian i can hook you up with my guy and get you some nitto street tire not drag radial for about 150 shipped.
i have 3 in my basement with less then 700 miles on them.
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03-08-2010, 06:43 AM #16
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tire rack was damn near giving those tires away not too long ago. i think for the money you cant go wrong
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03-08-2010, 06:51 AM #17
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2016 Camaro SS - Summit- 2001 Trans Am WS6 - NBM
I have the Sumitomo HTRZ III's on my SS. 275 up front, 315 in the back. Let me just say the fronts wore out before the backs in 8 months/~15,000 miles, and the backs were completely bald no more than a month later, minimal tire spinning. Traction sucks, everything about these tires has sucked in my case. I don't like em one bit. They are cheap, in every way.
2016 Summit White 1SS - The DD - Mishimoto catch can, Solo axleback & secondary cat delete, LED sidemarkers & reverse lights, head/taillight blackout, RCC custom badges
2001 NBM Trans Am WS6 - Torquer V2 cam, Yank 3000 stall, Transgo kit, Racetronix fuel pump, TSP LTs, Magnaflow catback, Strano Springs/Koni STR.T shocks, 17x9.5/17x11 TTII's
2000 Arctic White SS #1667 - Sold
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03-08-2010, 07:15 AM #18
I have them on and they are terrible tires for traction. Normal DD and you dont really get on it you should be fine. If your gonna spend money on tires save up a bit more and get some good ones, since tires are critical for braking, handling, acceleration and last but not least your safety.
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03-08-2010, 08:47 AM #19
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