[s-cars] Tire Recommendations

[Igor Kessel]

Dave Burig wrote:

> Joel,
> I'm on my third set of Sumitomo HTRZ 2s.  At about $100 each in a 245-45-17,
> they're a great tire.  OK, they're a really good tire, but for nearly half
> the cost of the others mentioned.  Great wet performance.  Absolutely
> nonexistent in the snow.  Bit noisier than the others mentioned.  Dry
> performance that I don't ever exceed on the road, and when I do get back to
> the track, I wouldn't be using my street rubber anyway.
>
> My 1,000,000,000 Turkish Lire
>
> DB
> Columbus, OH
>

I'd second that. Sumitomo HTRZ-II in 255/40/17 on 8x17 A!Avantgardes.
Yes indeed they tend to become somewhat noisier with time.
Had been gone for a fortnight to Cyprus and England, then also for a
fortnight to Russia. The had been sitting in the garage. No flatspotting
whatsoever. Partially perhaps because I like my tyres overinflated.

--
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros