XROO7 Member 35 Member For: 15y 5m 30d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 09/07/09 07:38 AM Share Posted 09/07/09 07:38 AM Hey guys,thought I would start my first topic today as ive just purchased what I think is a verygood value tyre for stock rims.The tyres in question are the Sumitomo HTR Z111 235/45/1794Y.I initially went in for some Toyo Proxes 4 and was shown a tyre that will match the performance of the Proxy but at a much better price.Now the features of the tyre were suprising for the price(195$ Sumis & 280$ for the Proxys),very stiff sidewall,wide shoulders(tyre was as wide as a 245/45/17 Proxy) and a silica compound A symetrical tread.I took his word for it and said if im not happy youll se me tomorrow for some Toyos to be put on.He smiled and said no worries very confidently.In the decision I saved a bit over 300$!Now as soon as I pulled out the carpark that these were a good thing.Great steering feel,little if any road noise and a little safety braking proved they were not equal but better than the Toyos.Grip is yet to be determined but a gentle stab provided no spin in 1st to 2nd change(stocky with stall).Im converted to say the least.The shop in question is City Discount Tyres at Nailsworth and were great to deal with,now for the phonecall to CDT to say cheers yous were right.Is this an isolated experience,any other sumitomo users out their.I think they may even cut the mustard at Mallala for my application which is a added bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilfxr6t Member 90 Member For: 18y 1m 3d Posted 09/07/09 08:59 AM Share Posted 09/07/09 08:59 AM hey mate,yeah I have a set on the front, love them. Best Sub $200 tire imo. I have done 13,000km with them (meaning 13000 rounder bouts in Canberra) and still looking very tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 13d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 09/07/09 10:36 AM Share Posted 09/07/09 10:36 AM I've got Sumitomo ZIII's on mine, and my previous set were the same tyre as well. Not bad for what you pay I reckon, and once they get hot they are fairly sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippa Slippery when dry Donating Members 368 Member For: 17y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: Foot Hills W.A Posted 09/07/09 12:31 PM Share Posted 09/07/09 12:31 PM (edited) Was looking at these for my stock rims as well... but still leaning towards the Proxes 4's (can get for just over $210 a corner).... Edited 09/07/09 12:32 PM by chippa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilfxr6t Member 90 Member For: 18y 1m 3d Posted 09/07/09 10:41 PM Share Posted 09/07/09 10:41 PM I think my set cost me $185 each from jax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XROO7 Member 35 Member For: 15y 5m 30d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 10/07/09 01:11 AM Author Share Posted 10/07/09 01:11 AM Thankyou for replys,Im going back on weekend to get my spare replaced with these as well.Going for a drive to Victor today so ill get a good gauge how well they behave in wet weather.One bonus ive experienced is when turning onto a road with light throttle in wet the traction control isnt going of slightly at all.The only negative thing ive noticed is when you go over a speed hump you can feel the bump slightly more than the Toyos at the same speed(10kmhr),no biggy.gilmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke'm Member 104 Member For: 17y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: adelaide, SA Posted 04/11/09 05:10 AM Share Posted 04/11/09 05:10 AM I have these tyres on mine 245/19/8's and I love them great value for money and reasonable amount of grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 5m 22d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 04/11/09 08:40 AM Share Posted 04/11/09 08:40 AM yeh I got a set of these on my sh*t heap I like em alot I got them in the 245/35/19 config Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berzerker Donating Members 767 Member For: 16y 11m 1d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 04/11/09 08:47 AM Share Posted 04/11/09 08:47 AM 280$ for the Proxyswow that's steep, my 245/35/19's were only $256ea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJs Member 15 Member For: 15y 11m 20d Posted 03/01/10 11:31 PM Share Posted 03/01/10 11:31 PM G'Day Guys,Any update on these tyres? I need to update mine pronto.Are they still performing?How are they in the Wet?How is the Mileage going, to you think you will get more than 30 000kms out of them.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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