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carnagexxxx · 10-07-2009, 09:44 AM

Has anyone had any experience with these? I need some new tires for my daily driver. Right now I have Hankook Ventus 225/45/17 on my falken hanabi 17 X 7.5.

Any other suggestions for decent cheap tires to last another year would be appreciated.

blackej7 · 10-07-2009, 09:55 AM

I have them on my sti. car definatley doesn't handle/feel the same, but theyre good in the snow. Cheap too.

carnagexxxx · 10-07-2009, 09:59 AM

I forgot to even mention anything about the snow/rain. Winters in my area can be a pain in the ass and I have a feeling that we are going to get nailed with bad weather this year.

venom_5 · 10-07-2009, 10:02 AM

i see you live in PA, do you want a summer tire anyways?

if so, ive had good experiences with the Sumitomos (HTR Z, HTR Z II, and HTR H4s) and Dunlop Direzzas as far as cheaper tires, although the Direzza Sport Z1's are a bit more pricey

-edit-
you answered my first question ... you probably want a less performance-oriented tire for the winter, and get something a bit nicer when the late spring rolls around

slider2828 · 10-07-2009, 11:38 AM

HTR ZII definitely not a summer tire... it doesn't handle well and sidewalls really suck...

For a winter tire, I heard Kumho ASX's aren't bad.... and not too expensive

S14_Kouki · 10-07-2009, 12:34 PM

Who buys tires no a days like wtf

carnagexxxx · 10-07-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14_Kouki

Who buys tires no a days like wtf

I'd just drive around on my crap bald tires but to pass PA inspection you can't be rollin' on tires with belts and chunks taken out

S14_Kouki · 10-07-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnagexxxx

I'd just drive around on my crap bald tires but to pass PA inspection you can't be rollin' on tires with belts and chunks taken out

fuckin PA I lived up there for a year (went to wyotech) it sucked I got a fuckin window tint ticket up there.

LifePlazaCircuit · 10-07-2009, 04:41 PM

read up on tirerack.com for reviews

carnagexxxx · 10-08-2009, 11:51 PM

LOL, PA does suck for tint violations! That is why I don't have any tint on the driver and passenger side windows.

I hate being cheap on something like DD tires and since the winter is going to suck I should get something that will give me good grip. I did pretty well last year (first with the 2 way KAAZ) but i have a shitty feeling it's going to be worse this year with snow.

aled · 10-09-2009, 12:00 AM

I've drifted on a few sets.
But yeah, TireRack and any Peer-Reviewed sites are great for doing research.

10-07-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
carnagexxxx Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: weirdoville Age: 43 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	Sumitomo HTR Z II Has anyone had any experience with these? I need some new tires for my daily driver. Right now I have Hankook Ventus 225/45/17 on my falken hanabi 17 X 7.5. Any other suggestions for decent cheap tires to last another year would be appreciated.

10-07-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
blackej7 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have them on my sti. car definatley doesn't handle/feel the same, but theyre good in the snow. Cheap too. __________________

10-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#4
venom_5 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i see you live in PA, do you want a summer tire anyways? if so, ive had good experiences with the Sumitomos (HTR Z, HTR Z II, and HTR H4s) and Dunlop Direzzas as far as cheaper tires, although the Direzza Sport Z1's are a bit more pricey -edit- you answered my first question ... you probably want a less performance-oriented tire for the winter, and get something a bit nicer when the late spring rolls around __________________ RIP: 95 "Slamry" \| Welcome: "Blurple" 96 240SX SE

10-07-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	HTR ZII definitely not a summer tire... it doesn't handle well and sidewalls really suck... For a winter tire, I heard Kumho ASX's aren't bad.... and not too expensive __________________ Turn and Burn!

10-07-2009, 09:59 AM	#3
carnagexxxx Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: weirdoville Age: 43 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	I forgot to even mention anything about the snow/rain. Winters in my area can be a pain in the ass and I have a feeling that we are going to get nailed with bad weather this year.

10-07-2009, 12:34 PM	#6
S14_Kouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Who buys tires no a days like wtf

10-07-2009, 04:41 PM	#9
LifePlazaCircuit Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 91744 Age: 38 Posts: 1,181 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	read up on tirerack.com for reviews

10-08-2009, 11:51 PM	#10
carnagexxxx Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: weirdoville Age: 43 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	LOL, PA does suck for tint violations! That is why I don't have any tint on the driver and passenger side windows. I hate being cheap on something like DD tires and since the winter is going to suck I should get something that will give me good grip. I did pretty well last year (first with the 2 way KAAZ) but i have a shitty feeling it's going to be worse this year with snow.

10-09-2009, 12:00 AM	#11
aled Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chesterfield, MO Age: 34 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I've drifted on a few sets. But yeah, TireRack and any Peer-Reviewed sites are great for doing research.