Sumitomo HTR Z III

overkill1125 · 04-22-2010, 03:40 PM

There hasn't been any news threads on these tires so I just wanted to get some fresh feedbacks.

I need to order new tires for my 2006 325i with sport package.
225/45/17 Front
255/40/17 Rear

What I originaly wanted was the Hankook V12's but they are currently back order.

I need new tires ASAP and the Sumi's are available right now.

Please let me know your experience or feedback concerning the HTR Z III.
Feedback on the Hankook V12's would also be appreciated.

Thanks!

Gary@TireRack · 04-23-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by overkill1125

There hasn't been any news threads on these tires so I just wanted to get some fresh feedbacks.

I need to order new tires for my 2006 325i with sport package.
225/45/17 Front
255/40/17 Rear

What I originaly wanted was the Hankook V12's but they are currently back order.

I need new tires ASAP and the Sumi's are available right now.

Please let me know your experience or feedback concerning the HTR Z III.
Feedback on the Hankook V12's would also be appreciated.

Thanks!

Both tires are outstanding tires for the price and not very different from each other in most measurable characteristics. The HTRZ3 has a slightly quieter ride, and should stay quieter as it wears compared to the directional tread pattern of the V12 that will tend to get louder as it wears. The Ventus V12 should have a bit better wet traction between the two, while the HTRZ3 has an advantage in dry grip/cornering and steering response.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

poldim · 05-21-2010, 12:08 PM

Considering grabbing a set of these to replace my RFTs on the 162s...

Any opinions from current owners?

poldim · 05-21-2010, 01:31 PM

Considering grabbing a set of these to replace my RFTs on the 162s...

Any opinions from current owners?

335fourdoor · 05-21-2010, 07:51 PM

i have a set on and like them a lot.tires before the sumis were bstones re01-r which at that time probably were the best tire for dry performance.sumis are softer ,but stick great and wear very nicely.for the money i believe it's a no-brainer.highly recommend them.

if you decide to get them,check with onlinetires.com best price around.
They have a huge wherehouse in Cerritos,ca,so any socal people,that's the place to get your tires.cheers

lucas.kent · 06-15-2010, 06:45 PM

I ordered a set today from TireRack (thanks Gary!). Hopefully I'll be able to get them put on this weekend. I'll report back on my impressions...

JBE9006 · 06-21-2010, 08:37 PM

I've had these for over a year (w/ 162's). No complaints.

If you currently have the Bridgestone RFTs, you'll feel the difference right away. These and maybe any non-rft will have a smoother ride.

lucas.kent · 06-22-2010, 06:02 PM

So far these have been great tires. Very quiet ride, and very smooth. Of course I only have about 300 miles on them...

jermoe · 06-22-2010, 08:15 PM

I had these on my Pontiac gto. 235/40/18 all around. Great tires, although, I did notice my average mpg went down about 3mpg. Would recommend them nonetheless for the price.

katsu · 06-22-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JBE9006

I've had these for over a year (w/ 162's). No complaints.

If you currently have the Bridgestone RFTs, you'll feel the difference right away. These and maybe any non-rft will have a smoother ride.

Agreed...no issues...quiet, smooth, grippy. I have 245/35-19 and 275/30-19. Little bit stiffer compared to stock 162, but I think that has more to do with going up a size than the sumi tire itself.

E90 Skye · 05-12-2011, 11:24 AM

update on long term use of these Sumi's?

overkill1125 · 01-23-2012, 08:38 PM

Here's an update on these tires. I know that BMW are known to destroy rear tires but damn only 1 and half summer.

These are really good when new but it gets really loud when the thread get low.
I would rank the treadlife a 6 out of 10.

I never tracked the car and my car a daily driver. I installed them at the end of summer of 2010, had them off in Dec for winter tires and then installed them in May. I recently removed them in Dec 2011 and the tread for the rear are finish. For the front there is maybe 1 summer left.

Good tires but sucks in treadwear. I would not recommend if you are looking for tires that will last a bit longer.

///M3NACE · 01-23-2012, 08:45 PM

They are quiet and nice. I've had them for a few thousand miles but hands down DWS are the best everything. I owned so many tires and you get what you pay for.

#Tee · 01-23-2012, 08:53 PM

Running them on the fronts right now in rain and dry, seems quiet and ok so far. They run narrow + rounded shoulders.

overkill1125 · 01-23-2012, 09:14 PM

They are indeed quiet and has great control. It just doesn't last long even for a daily driver. Can't imagine the longevity if you actually track it or have a heavy foot.

It will get loud when its almost done, especially during low speed.

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335fourdoor Captain 13 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west iTrader: (3)	i have a set on and like them a lot.tires before the sumis were bstones re01-r which at that time probably were the best tire for dry performance.sumis are softer ,but stick great and wear very nicely.for the money i believe it's a no-brainer.highly recommend them. if you decide to get them,check with onlinetires.com best price around. They have a huge wherehouse in Cerritos,ca,so any socal people,that's the place to get your tires.cheers
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lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I ordered a set today from TireRack (thanks Gary!). Hopefully I'll be able to get them put on this weekend. I'll report back on my impressions...
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JBE9006 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E90 330i/JB/Prem/Sport/STEP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brownsville, TX iTrader: (0)	I've had these for over a year (w/ 162's). No complaints. If you currently have the Bridgestone RFTs, you'll feel the difference right away. These and maybe any non-rft will have a smoother ride.
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lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	So far these have been great tires. Very quiet ride, and very smooth. Of course I only have about 300 miles on them...
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jermoe New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vacaville, CA iTrader: (0)	I had these on my Pontiac gto. 235/40/18 all around. Great tires, although, I did notice my average mpg went down about 3mpg. Would recommend them nonetheless for the price.
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overkill1125 Major 130 Rep 1,028 Posts Drives: 2019 440xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 440xi Gran Coupe [0.00]	Here's an update on these tires. I know that BMW are known to destroy rear tires but damn only 1 and half summer. These are really good when new but it gets really loud when the thread get low. I would rank the treadlife a 6 out of 10. I never tracked the car and my car a daily driver. I installed them at the end of summer of 2010, had them off in Dec for winter tires and then installed them in May. I recently removed them in Dec 2011 and the tread for the rear are finish. For the front there is maybe 1 summer left. Good tires but sucks in treadwear. I would not recommend if you are looking for tires that will last a bit longer.
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	They are quiet and nice. I've had them for a few thousand miles but hands down DWS are the best everything. I owned so many tires and you get what you pay for.
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#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	Running them on the fronts right now in rain and dry, seems quiet and ok so far. They run narrow + rounded shoulders. __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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overkill1125 Major 130 Rep 1,028 Posts Drives: 2019 440xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 440xi Gran Coupe [0.00]	They are indeed quiet and has great control. It just doesn't last long even for a daily driver. Can't imagine the longevity if you actually track it or have a heavy foot. It will get loud when its almost done, especially during low speed.
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