Opinions on Sumitomo HTR+
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Opinions on Sumitomo HTR+
Looking around for a decent all season tire that won't cost a fortune (because I'm poor).
Was looking at the Goodyear Eagle GT A/S, which doesn't have much history on it yet, and also the Sumitomo A/S. For $88, could this be a steal or a bust?
Was looking at the Goodyear Eagle GT A/S, which doesn't have much history on it yet, and also the Sumitomo A/S. For $88, could this be a steal or a bust?
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depends on the weather
The HTR + has very soft sidewalls which tend t lead to irregular wear and noise on heavier cars.
The Eagle GT is a pretty good drive but, long term characteristics have not been sorted out yet as it is a new design. The folks who i have spoken to riding on them report no rnotable issues
The Eagle GT is a pretty good drive but, long term characteristics have not been sorted out yet as it is a new design. The folks who i have spoken to riding on them report no rnotable issues
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Several here are pleased with Michelin’s A/S Plus.
Less than $200 a corner OTD for 17s.
If you intend to keep the E430 another 25,000 miles until your E65 arrives,
they’re actually a decent value given their longevity and excellent manners.
Less than $200 a corner OTD for 17s.
If you intend to keep the E430 another 25,000 miles until your E65 arrives,
they’re actually a decent value given their longevity and excellent manners.
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I just bought a pair of Sumitomos for the front of my E55. Though I'm a performance car guy through and through, I honestly don't care to spend $$$ on "great" tires. I can't comment on their longevity as I just got them, but they ride fine and the car turns left and right, so I'm happy.
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Thanks guys, I'll probably go with the GTs.
Splinter, You missed the part about being poor. I just took off a set of worn Pilot Sport A/S and some guy in the shop bought them for $50. I was going to toss them in the dumpster. Hell of a good tire, I agree, but I don't drive much and a new set of Pilots would last 20 years at the rate I'm going.
Splinter, You missed the part about being poor. I just took off a set of worn Pilot Sport A/S and some guy in the shop bought them for $50. I was going to toss them in the dumpster. Hell of a good tire, I agree, but I don't drive much and a new set of Pilots would last 20 years at the rate I'm going.
