[ash1]

:?: I have narrowed my tire choice to two tires. The Falken Ziex ZE-502's and the Sumitomo HTR-4's. They are within $20 total shipped price of each other and was curious as to which one would be a better choice. Thanks,
Juan

 

[SDRmk2]

how much does a set cost for each make.

 

[ash1]

$240 for the Falken's and $260 for the Sumitomo's.

 

[CJSREDPRA]

Oh heck, only a $20.00 difference???

Go with the Sumitomo's, they are the stickier tire (my preference).

If you like the looks of a directional tire, then get the Falken's.

Up to you.

 

[pdupler]

Both have been reviewed and blessed by members herein. I just put on a set of the sumitomos a week ago and I like them very much so far. Very sticky, hard to break rear loose now on dry pavement. I picked them over the Falkens because of the lower UTQG rating which may mean a slightly softer compound plus I know people locally who autox on Sumitomos and like them. I don't personally know anyone to have autocrossed on the Falkens, perhaps a member can chime in with a review.

Phil D.

 

[marlowmk2]

i am going with the sumos cause they are a direct replacement for the stock tires, i think the falkens are 195s, where the sumos are 225

 

[zank]

i am going with the sumos cause they are a direct replacement for the stock tires, i think the falkens are 195s, where the sumos are 225

there are some falkens with 225/60/14
www.vulcantire.com

 

[BillyM]

marlow, you are thinking of andrews azenis, we are talking zeix's here.

i have them on my car, very nice.

--BillyM

 

[JAZE]

had sumitumos behind the 1J supra, was very impressed with their performance, traction and stopping in particular.

 

[supra_toy]

just my note on the sumitumos. I had these on my old car and while they did drive nice and are sticky they diden't last very long.

will

 

[ash1]

What kind of mileage did you get?

 

[marlowmk2]

my bad, now i really have to make a decision

 

[supra_toy]

sorry i dident keep the greatest records and at the time was pretty hard on my tires. I do know that it wasen't a year befor they needed replacement. I seemed to get much longer ware on my cooper cobras. (which I would also suggest looking into at about the same price range as the sumitomos).

will

 

[CRF_Rider]

would these tires be better than the BFG 245/50/14's?

 

[CRF_Rider]

would these tires be better than the BFG 245/50/14's?

Come on, no one has an opinion on this?

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