the size i'm getting is 225/45/17 for my stock 17 SE rims...my two choices r sumitomo HTR+ or Nitto 450...i know few members have sumi already..i had previous experience with nitto and like them...just want some opinions or other tire choices..

 

I have had two sets of Bridgestone Potenza RE730 so far and it will take a strong recommendation to sway me from these rubbers. Awesome wet/dry traction and long life. $117/each-tirerack.com.

Lawk
1995 SE 5spd

 

I've heard nothing but good things about the Sumitomos.

 

How many miles did you get on your first pair? I went with the 950's because of the tread life warrenty. The 730's don't have one. I am thinking of going with the 730's next time since I have heard they get decent tread life.

 

Bridgestone S-03 Pole Positions.

 

Sumitumo HTR+

 

nitto nt555s

 

Try looking at the Federal 595. federaltire.com They are very good quality and not that expensive. I just got them on my new Enkei RS-5 18's.

Peace - Chad

 

I had those Nitto 450's on my last car, a Civic hatchback. They vastly improved the car's handling (I had Michelins on there before) and wet weather traction.

 

Sumitomos no question about it.

 

My brother had both HTR+ and Nitto. He is Deven2kstick max on the 5th gen forum. The Nittos got stuck on 2inches of snow, but was excellent wet traction and dry. The HTR+ is an excellent all season tire , walks through anything it is put in front of. "Decide well , because your life could depend on the consequences that may follow".

 

thanks u guys for all the suggestion...but i think i'm leaning toward nitto cause i heard it give better tread life...i don't know how sumimoto fair though?

 

Nitto Good Choice!

 

I had the Nitto's and just got the HTR+> The Nitto's have better traction for cornering, but the HTR+ have better ride quality.

 

Nuge, when u said better ride quality do u mean less bumpy?

 

It was about 25k. pretty good considering my driving style...burnin' and screechin'. Although i went with them due to the great traction to price ratio.