Hey guys I'm looking for a new set of tires for my 03 coupe. I've got the factory 18's and I bought the car with Dunlop Direzzas DZ101s with 245/40/R18 in front and 275/35/R18 in the back. I'm torn between the Sumitomo HTR Z IIIs or Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports. I like the sizes I have on the tires. My main concerns are tread life and performance. Have any of you ran these tires? I'd really like to hear your opinions. Please let me know if there is something in these tires I do not foresee, like them not fitting or being ugly as ****. I don't have much experience with stretched tires, but I like the way my Direzzas look on there... thanks all!

Oh and on a less important side note, what PSI would you suggest I run for these tires?

 

Two differ tires really. The Sumi is in Max perf and the B-Stone ultra high perf. The Sumi will have better dry traction and response. It's hanging with a lot of the big boys like Michelin and Yoko but for a lot less cost. The B-Stone will trade a little handling for quieter ride and longer life.

If you're pushing the car all the time and don't care about going thru them every 15K they buy the Sumi. The B-Stone will handle anything street wise you can do but offer more life and a bit better ride. A better every day sport tire in the long term.

 

thanks Neal you were very helpful. I ordered the B-Stones just now.

 

Great! Thanks for the compliments on the comment line as well

 

Haha I'm glad you saw that. I should have also put, "GIVE NEAL A RAISE!"