[s-cars] Sumitomo HTR+

[Daniel Hussey]

Kris,

Thanks for the input, but no offense... and, really I mean that...  I am
SICK of people comparing new Ultra-Performance tires to thier OEM crap
tires.  Tell me something I don't know!!!  Of course your new tires are
going to be a huge improvement over your SP2000E's or 8000E's or Michelin
MXV4's...  But, someone give me some info on how they compare to a Firehawk
SZ, Sumitomo HTR-Z, Michelin Pilot Sport, or AVS Sport.

Sorry for the rant, but I'm having to wade through everyone on Tire Rack's
reviews site comparing thier tires to thier balding OE Goodyear Gatorbacks
on thier Mustang or Camaro.... i.e., thier evaluation is rendered useless as
they have no stance for comparison.

Later,
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kris Pruden" <kpruden at speakeasy.net>
To: "Daniel Hussey" <danh at s-cars.org>
Cc: "Jeff Sevel" <jeffsevel at hotmail.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Sumitomo HTR+


> 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 These have been replaced by the S-03 Pole Position.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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