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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Sumitomo HTR ZIII

Anyone using Sumitomo HTR ZIII? I found some posts here about HTR+, but not HTR ZIII.

Tirerack testing indicates they're pretty good overall, and they're inexpensive compared to other tires that tested well. I'm considering them in 215/45/17 for an MCS.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...tirePageLocQty=
 
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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A new Max Performance Summer tire.

Tests are good-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=93

Shows that for dry handling it's good but not as strong for wet handling- see also longer braking distance in the wet.

Not many good sizes for the MINI, 300 treadwear
215/45-17 $88 each 23 lbs 24.5" tire diameter, works with 7-8" wide rims.
245/40-17 $95 each 25 lbs 24.6" tire diameter, works with 8-9.5" wide rims.

Note the 245/40-17 tire is very wide so lowered MINIs would be a risk for rubbing.
 
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