Has anyone used the Sumitomo Tire?

proimaged · 06-14-2006, 08:06 AM

MT is recommending the Sumitomo HTR Z ( 315/35-17 ) for the Anthracite Deep Dish Wheel (17x10.5) I was going to buy those wheels for the back and leave the stock rims on the front and go with the Matched tire for the front (245/45-17) which are on the stock wheels now. Any feedback on the above would be much appreciated.

2001 GT

06-14-2006, 10:46 AM

I have the Sumi's and they are good for the price. the 315's look KILLER on the back.

ChrisGT · 06-14-2006, 10:49 AM

very good tire for little $$$.

04DarkShadowGT · 06-14-2006, 03:13 PM

I have them, they are a descent tire for cruising. Not the best performance brand but still good deal for the dough.

*Lances03SVT* · 06-14-2006, 07:02 PM

I have the II's in 18's and love them!!

06-14-2006, 07:54 PM

I got a set... well.. on the rims sitting in my garage since i destroyed one, will be ordering a replacement in the next few days but ANYWAYS...

Sumitomo's are like bubblegum. Put em on, beat the **** out of em, then replace. cheap and fun.

WaterDR · 06-14-2006, 07:59 PM

I have them. Great tire for the price. Keep in mind I have a blower car, a 5 speed and 4.10s. These tires take a lot of abuse. I too have the 315's int he back and 275's in the front.

I got about 10k on the back ones thus far and I just bought four new ones which I will put on soon. Epect to get 10 - 15 k on them...maybe more. All depends on how you drive.

They work well in the rain, but suck in the cold. Below about 40 degrees you really loose traction...they get hard. This is a summer tire.

The Interceptor · 06-15-2006, 12:57 AM

Same, 275/40/17 front, 315/35/17 rear. Awesome setup. I get lot of compliments.

spike_africa · 06-15-2006, 07:11 AM

damn MT only 10-15k on those radials? i get that on nitto drag's good lord you must love burnouts more then me.

Badfish · 06-15-2006, 07:16 AM

be prepared to spin. alot...I never realized how much my sumi's spun untill i put my DR's on

matrixpuba · 06-15-2006, 09:56 AM

cheap and no traction

06-14-2006, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
proimaged Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 9	Has anyone used the Sumitomo Tire? MT is recommending the Sumitomo HTR Z ( 315/35-17 ) for the Anthracite Deep Dish Wheel (17x10.5) I was going to buy those wheels for the back and leave the stock rims on the front and go with the Matched tire for the front (245/45-17) which are on the stock wheels now. Any feedback on the above would be much appreciated. 2001 GT

06-14-2006, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	I have them, they are a descent tire for cruising. Not the best performance brand but still good deal for the dough. __________________

06-14-2006, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,191	I have the II's in 18's and love them!! __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

06-14-2006, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,357	I have them. Great tire for the price. Keep in mind I have a blower car, a 5 speed and 4.10s. These tires take a lot of abuse. I too have the 315's int he back and 275's in the front. I got about 10k on the back ones thus far and I just bought four new ones which I will put on soon. Epect to get 10 - 15 k on them...maybe more. All depends on how you drive. They work well in the rain, but suck in the cold. Below about 40 degrees you really loose traction...they get hard. This is a summer tire. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

06-15-2006, 07:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,891	damn MT only 10-15k on those radials? i get that on nitto drag's good lord you must love burnouts more then me. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-14-2006, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	I have the Sumi's and they are good for the price. the 315's look KILLER on the back.

06-14-2006, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 149	very good tire for little $$$.

06-14-2006, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	I got a set... well.. on the rims sitting in my garage since i destroyed one, will be ordering a replacement in the next few days but ANYWAYS... Sumitomo's are like bubblegum. Put em on, beat the **** out of em, then replace. cheap and fun.

06-15-2006, 12:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Interceptor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187	Same, 275/40/17 front, 315/35/17 rear. Awesome setup. I get lot of compliments.

06-15-2006, 07:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,754	be prepared to spin. alot...I never realized how much my sumi's spun untill i put my DR's on __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-15-2006, 09:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
matrixpuba Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 1,103	cheap and no traction __________________ pics->http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/for...?do=view&g=158 vid at idle->http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...t=5ab47c14.flv

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