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Hey, just an FYI for anyone looking for replacement tires for their SVT. I just got a set of Sumitomo HTR Z II's. This is a surprisingly inexpensive tire ($80-$90/tire) but I'm lovin' them.
The most marked difference over the stock KDWs is the drastic decrease in road noise. I never thought the KDWs were particularly loud until I experienced the HTRs.
The ride is also a bit softer than the KDWs. Again, the SVT's ride isn't harsh, but I find that the HTRs strike a better compromise between firm and controlled versus just plain comfortable.
I haven't tried these tires in the rain yet, but discussions on tirerack.com say this is an awesome wet weather tire. In the snow, you may have some problems (I live in Texas, so I don't care).
My only other caution is that these tires just ain't as grippy as something like a Michelin Pilot Sport. They're very good, but they're not outstanding. Then again, I paid $450 for my set of HTRs--half the price of Pilot Sports--and that's including tire disposal, balancing, shipping from tirerack, new valves, and tax. Not a bad deal at all.
I'd be curious if any other readers have tried this tire.
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I autocrossed for 2 years on a set of 215-40-17's with sumitomo htrzII's. They are grippy as hell for autocrossing. I won the season championship both years I raced on them. They are a great tire and you can't beat the price!
1996 GL Zetec MTX
H & R springs
KKM intake
Strut braces both front and rear
door dingers removed
2.25 inch exhaust
side markers
4 point racing harness's
soon to have 19's!
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i have them.. they are very quiet, smooth and excellent in wet weather, but not too satisfied with the handeling over the kdw's.. my kdw's haneled much better i thought!!!
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I'm lovin' mine and they work GREAT in the wet. Very good for an autocross/ daily driver tire. Really good grip on the track in my experience.
Andy V.
99 SE Sport SGTO
KKM,No Res,Dual exh.
17" Cellos-225/45/17 Sumitomos
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Lovin mine as well. I got 225/40/18 on my chrome wheels and they are a great looking and permoring tire. I love the tread design!!!! I have made the mistake of trying them in the snow however, and I got stuck a couple feet from the driveway ... not good in the snow. I guess that is why I still have my stockers for the winter. Jared.
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just ordered some sport edition fox 2's and got the HTR Z II tires. glad i saw this post, i was kinda skeptical about them  -neal
99 SVT...modified
96 GL....the beater
"I live my life a quarter mile at a time. For those 14 to 15 seconds, 16 if I get tire spin, or get a bad jump, or possibly if I have a friend in the car, I'm free."
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