looking for *cheap* 315 tires...opinions please

[02blackws679ta]

ok, well i wanted to get the goodyea GS-D3 tires, but at close to 600 bucks...well yea thats a pain in the ass, and the wallet.....then i thought about the nittos cuz everyone pretty much raves about them, but i dont know......
now ive been looking around and i can get the "Sumitomo HTR Z" in 315/35/17 for 306 shipped to my door.........what do ya'll think??
has anyone used these, are they DECENT with traction, ect....

thanks

[Eugenio_SS]

call Todd from DTD... 600$ is a rip-off.
He can for sure give you a good deal.

[02blackws679ta]

it would be exactly 600, but atleast around 550 for sure, which is still a hell of alot....those sumitomos i was speaking of above, i can get mounted and everything for 306....i just wanna know if anyone has these, or knows anything about them, and if they will do me fairly well out back on my ws6.....

[02 WS6 TA]

Originally posted by 02blackws679ta
it would be exactly 600, but atleast around 550 for sure, which is still a hell of alot....those sumitomos i was speaking of above, i can get mounted and everything for 306....i just wanna know if anyone has these, or knows anything about them, and if they will do me fairly well out back on my ws6.....
The HTR-Zs, honestly, Suck. :(

[SS MPSTR]

Originally posted by 02 WS6 TA
The HTR-Zs, honestly, Suck. :(
Depends what you use them for. If budget is the primary criteria, they are a great buy, and not a terrible tire, relatively speaking. If you're looking for $300 performance for $150, it ain't gonna happen. I have these tires on my Z28 right now, and while they scream for mercy under part throttle (not many street tires won't with 350+rwhp), they ride nice, are quiet and are wearing well. I don't race with these tires, and they'll likely rot off the wheel before I wear them down, so for me, they were the wise buy.

Saying they suck, with a basis of comparison, is kind of unfair.

[02blackws679ta]

well what would be you all's alternative for me? something REASONABLY low priced....price is obviously a concern, but also i was good traction, dry as well as wet.....just dont want my wallet to take too hard of a hit :(

[00_Z]

kumhos

[Narcosynthesis]

Buy cheap buy twice. Save the pennies for a good set of tires.

[Y2K Roadster]

Nitto drag radials are always an option. If you so not drive your car that hard, you could get about 12-15l out of them. Wet traction is OK but remember, they are a drag radial. All my friends that are running them are fine in the rain because they are all good drivers and know the f-body's behavior when it gets wet. These would improve your traction 10 fold and they would only be around 350 shipped:thumbup:

[02blackws679ta]

Originally posted by Y2K Roadster
Nitto drag radials are always an option. If you so not drive your car that hard, you could get about 12-15l out of them. Wet traction is OK but remember, they are a drag radial. All my friends that are running them are fine in the rain because they are all good drivers and know the f-body's behavior when it gets wet. These would improve your traction 10 fold and they would only be around 350 shipped:thumbup:

where might i find these for that price?? and ive read in a few other threads about them being *SO* sticky that they flung rocks n sh*t and scratched up the car?? thanks for any info

[SS MPSTR]

Originally posted by 02blackws679ta
ive read in a few other threads about them being *SO* sticky that they flung rocks n sh*t and scratched up the car??

They do tend to pick up a lot of crap off of the street. I ran Nitto DR's for a little while on the street, and their dry traction is great, but the wet roads made them a handful if you're not paying attention.

Does Kuhmo make a 315/35ZR17 tire? :dunno:

[Y2K Roadster]

Originally posted by 02blackws679ta
where might i find these for that price?? and ive read in a few other threads about them being *SO* sticky that they flung rocks n sh*t and scratched up the car?? thanks for any info

They will not scratch up your car...go here: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findPromotions.do?step=productSizes&productType=TIRE&typeCode=NITHV4
Also, give Todd a call and talk to him. He is really good and can answer any of your concerns that you may have. Tell him you found out about him from one of the guys on LS2.com :thumbup:

[ShisHKbob]

Originally posted by Narcosynthesis
Buy cheap buy twice. Save the pennies for a good set of tires.

buy expensive buy twice :rolleyes: Nitto's, perfect example....they wear out afte a 10k life

The Sumitomo's are good tires, i have them on my 350+rwhp LT1, granted they arent the best hooking tire at the track, but they are reasonably priced, ride well, and keep the rearend under the car pretty well.

If budget is your main concern, get them, you wont be disappointed.