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25-02-2005, 08:35 PM
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I'm looking at some new wheels and tyres for the Coupe. I'm going for 16" rims looking at 7" for the front and 9" or 10" rears. I have been recommended Sumitomo tyres, model HTRZ. They are one of the very few I can get in 255/50x16. Would go 265/50x16 if I could get them.
Has anyone used these tyres and what do you think of them? Any alternatives? Coupe owners - What's the biggest wheel/tyre combo you have used without lipping your guards? I don't want the fronts to be catching the guards on turns nor do I want the rear sidewalls rubbing while cornering or with back seat passengers. I'm not going to 17" because the cost of tyres jumps a lot for wide sizes and I don't think large diameter rims with liquorice strap tyres particularly suits older cars. I want to stay away from 15" because I'm limited pretty much to BFG T/A's for tyres which are pretty average. To get away from those I need to go for 60 profile bags which I don't particularly like. Look forward to hearing from y'all. Cheers................
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25-02-2005, 09:52 PM
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I have a set of these on my EF fairmont at moment, they hang on OK and are wearing well.
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25-02-2005, 10:12 PM
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Hmm Project XW VAN !!!!
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I havent used the sumi's as yet. I have herd good reports about them and will be getting them the next time I need tyres for the ute. Shop around for a good price. I was able to get 245 40 18's sumi's for $250 each but didnt have the $$$ at the time so I got some second hand SO3's for a slab....
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25-02-2005, 11:45 PM
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Have a look at the GT Radials range there might be something there which is reasonably priced for your needs.
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26-02-2005, 12:01 AM
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I run the HTRZ II on my ute and they are a good trye . They stick like shit to a sandshoe in the dry and are pretty good in the wet . I've done 25000 on them and they still have 30% wear left in them. The only problem they have is with burnouts , as the screach like no other tyre i've ever had .
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26-02-2005, 12:09 AM
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i had 275 x 60 x 15 on my old xc
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26-02-2005, 03:30 AM
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I have these on my XR 8 got them for around $220 from Glenn at G&D. There very good.
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Anyone used these tyres?
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