Will I be happy with Sumitomo HTRZ's?

EvanD · 08-01-2006, 05:23 PM

I'm needing new tires on my C4 with ZR1 wheel, 315's in the back. I have GS-D3's now and don't want to spend a grand for them, and a grand is a great price. Tire Rack has the HTRZ's for $400, great deal, but will I be happy? I like to corner and the GS-D3's work great! I don't race but go to the mountains a fair bit.

Luke@tirerack · 08-04-2006, 10:01 AM

while a good value the HTR Z is nowhere near the performance level of the F1 GS-D3 .... it's not even on the same continent

vms4evr · 08-04-2006, 01:18 PM

I ran the HTRZ-II on my C4. They are ok, that's about it. As Luke said they wouldn't even compare to the GS-D3. I found they were a good all around tire for their price (cheap). In really cold weather they turn to rocks really fast. I also had problems keeping them balanced. I won't buy that brand again. That is my personal experience. YMMV.

If you can't afford another set of GS-D3 then see if the FS-WO comes in the sizes you need. I'm running them on my Z06 and for street use they work well and cost a little more than half what it would cost me for GS-D3.

EvanD · 08-04-2006, 04:41 PM

Thanks.... FS-WO?

Ahh Firestone Wide Oval....

Thanks

Mr turbo rotary · 08-08-2006, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack

while a good value the HTR Z is nowhere near the performance level of the F1 GS-D3 .... it's not even on the same continent

Just got four of them. (F1 GS-D3) Two from you and two from a local dealer because you guys were out with no eta.