Sumitomo HTR+ VS. Hankook Ventus HRII H405

04-29-2008, 01:49 PM

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Sumitomo HTR+ VS. Hankook Ventus HRII H405

Anyone have good/bad reviews about them?

These are all-season tires and I might be using them for the winter season as well.

Thanks in advance

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04-29-2008, 10:37 PM

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Black 04 C230 Kompressor SS

HTR2

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04-29-2008, 10:39 PM

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'06 CLK500

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HTR2

Reasons

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04-29-2008, 11:55 PM

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'06 CLK500

Which pattern is better in snow?

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04-30-2008, 05:53 AM

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they both look good, but the htr's look a bit more aggressive

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04-30-2008, 11:37 AM

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bone stock E55 AMG

koreans make great rubber...

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04-30-2008, 12:04 PM

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koreans make great rubber...

So do the Japanese.

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04-30-2008, 12:37 PM

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'06 CLK500

Thanks for all the responses, guys.

I decided to go with Pilot Alpin for my winter set-up.

OT: Dam* that Hankook lady is hot

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04-30-2008, 02:01 PM

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Thanks for all the responses, guys.

I decided to go with Pilot Alpin for my winter set-up.

OT: Dam* that Hankook lady is hot

Nice choice, but 'spensive !

You no like me japanese girl?
With her come hither, check out my tires, look?

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04-30-2008, 03:36 PM

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Nice choice, but 'spensive !

You no like me japanese girl?
With her come hither, check out my tires, look?

I like 'em all ... but I prefer the Hankook's

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04-30-2008, 05:59 PM

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i'll take two koreans in the front and two japanese in the back.

all parties should be happy then.

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04-30-2008, 06:21 PM

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Which pattern is better in snow?

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Depends on the type of snow...I'd bet that the Kumho on top (no snickering in back...) is better in semi-packed snow due to better siping, but the Sumitomo on the bottom would be better in slush due to more void.

That said, neither looks terribly impressive for a winter use tire...4 season tire means mediocrity in any conditions...

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