[s-cars] Sumitomo HTR+

[Kris Pruden]

Daniel Hussey wrote:
> Well, the tire that was all the rage was the Sumitomo HTR-Z2, but as far as
> I can tell, this tire has been discontinued.  This was the advanced
> performance tire with a more rain tire design (good water shedding and
> hydroplane resistance).  Also, the Bridgestone Potenza SO-2 Pole Positions
> have been discontinued (also an AWSOME rain tire)...

These have been replaced by the S-03 Pole Position.  I have a set on my
Miata, and I am *very* happy with them.  Excellent grip, amazing wet
performance, and less road noise then the OEM Michelins I had on before.

Kris

>
> What are the good choises now???  I'm looking at the Bridgestone Potenza
> RE750 and the Firestone Firehawk SZ50's.  Anyone have experiences with
> these???  These are actually for a Porsche.
>
> Later,
> Dan
> '95 S6 Avant (Europa/ecru)
> Seattle, WA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Sevel" <jeffsevel at hotmail.com>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 12:20 PM
> Subject: [s-cars] Sumitomo HTR+
>
>
>
>>Thought I posted this last night but apparently did not go through.
>>
>>Has anyone had experience w/ the Sumitomo HTR+ ? The Conti ExtremeContact
>
> is
>
>>2 months backorder at the manufacturer...heard the Sumi was a solid all
>>season that can handle fast driving in the dry and wet.. and good handling
>>in the snow as well. I cant afford the Michelins and have read the Sumis
>
> are
>
>>a good alternative.
>>
>>THanks,
>>
>>Jeff
>>95.5 S6
>>Seattle WA
>>
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