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Re: attn: luke @ tirerack #284547 04/25/02 08:46 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,367 Jerzee S SVTour98 OP Member
OP SVTour98 Member S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,367 Jerzee	if youre getting uneven wear on your tires then i'd definitely get a 4wheel alignment before putting new tires on there. i have a bent rear control arm, (dunno how that happened ) after i replace that i'll have to go in for a 4 wheel alignment. my ford dealer charges 59.99 for it...not too bad. -Dan 1998.5 SVT "Black and Blue" #5292 See here for MOD list. "Washing your car to make it rain does not work."

Re: attn: luke @ tirerack #284548 04/26/02 12:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 442 South Bend, IN USA L Luke@tirerack Moderator
Luke@tirerack Moderator L Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 442 South Bend, IN USA	uneven tire wear is the number 1 sign that you need an alignment. Thanks for the business Luke Pavlick Sales Representative ASE Certified Master Tech For more info on any post or to place an order please call 800-428-8355 ext. 362 for on-line orders mention my name in the previous contact field for prompt personal service. www.tirerack.com I want to die peacefully in my sleep Like my Grandfather Not screaming and frightened like the passengers in his car !!!

Re: attn: luke @ tirerack #284549 04/27/02 12:47 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 407 San Diego, CA D Danny Member
Danny Member D Joined: May 2000 Posts: 407 San Diego, CA	Hey Tour, Just a question. Why'd you go with the Sumitomo HTR Z II instead of the HTR+ ? Looks? I ask cause I just came from spending a long time comparing all the specs & reviews for tires. Can't wait to see what your ride will look like. 2000 SVT Black & Blue #205 of 2150 Kenwood Head Unit 2001 SR5 4 Runner 4x4

Re: attn: luke @ tirerack #284550 04/27/02 05:07 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,367 Jerzee S SVTour98 OP Member
OP SVTour98 Member S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,367 Jerzee	the htr+ are W rated. not that i need Z rated, but for the same price, i'd prefer the Z rated tires. i'm not concerned about the lower treadwear rating on the htrz ii's either. i figure they'd both last about the same time either way. and besides, you're right, i really like the tread pattern on the htrz ii's. -Dan 1998.5 SVT "Black and Blue" #5292 See here for MOD list. "Washing your car to make it rain does not work."

Re: attn: luke @ tirerack #284551 05/03/02 01:16 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,367 Jerzee S SVTour98 OP Member
OP SVTour98 Member S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,367 Jerzee	just wanted to update everyone interested in the Sumitomo HTR Z II's. i got the wheels today and installed them. they are AWESOME. the tread pattern is awesome and it rained tonight so i got to try out their wet traction, it was great! need to get an alignment though, steering feels a little sloppy right now. that and i need to let the tires break in a bit. all in all i'm very pleased. i'll have pics soon of the borbet type t's too. i think they look great! my roommate ordered ASA IS6's with sumitomo htrz ii's 235/45wr-17. his are coming tomorrow. can't wait to see what they look like on his SHO! -Dan 1998.5 SVT "Black and Blue" #5292 See here for MOD list. "Washing your car to make it rain does not work."

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