Continental DW vs Sumitomo HTR III

neoduffer · 11-07-2010, 12:43 PM

I'm considering the Conti DW for daily driving, but the HTRZ IIIs have popped up on my tire radar. Both seem to get good feedback as far as performance for price goes. What do you guys think between the two?

TomE92 · 11-07-2010, 12:50 PM

I've had the HTR Z on my IS300 back in the day and they all developed bubbles (avoiding too late to avoid potholes, etc)

Replaced them with another set of HTR Z when i gave it to my brother and his eventually developed bubbles too.

I've learned to stay away from Sumitomo.

I'm actually thinking about getting Continental DWS later this year.

PeteW84 · 11-07-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by neoduffer

I've considering the Conti DW for daily driving, but the HTRZ IIIs have popped up on my tire radar. Both seem to get good feedback as far as performance for price goes. What do you guys think between the two?

I don't really know much about the Sumitomo's, but you can't really go wrong with the Continentals. If I was in your shoes right now, I would go with the Contis..

neoduffer · 11-07-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TomE92

I've had the HTR Z on my IS300 back in the day and they all developed bubbles (avoiding too late to avoid potholes, etc)

Replaced them with another set of HTR Z when i gave it to my brother and his eventually developed bubbles too.

I've learned to stay away from Sumitomo.

I'm actually thinking about getting Continental DWS later this year.

Thanks. I've been reading the same thing about the HTR Z I and IIs, but with the IIIs , Sumitomo seem to have those issues behind them. IIIs are getting lots of positive reviews in the p-car crowd. Maybe too many people have had bad experiences with the I and II versions.

I'll most likely get the Contis.

neoduffer · 12-03-2010, 07:00 PM

Update:

I ended up getting a pair of Conti DW for the rear, but since I haven't really driven hard on them, I can't say whether it is that much better than the stock Bridgestone RFTs I had before. I could be the high inflation pressure, 38psi F&R, has something to do with the ride, but I'm happy with the fit. Great bang for the buck tire.

I'm running some worn PS1 on the front with no ill affects.

I guess I'll have to get a ride in my friend's 993 to see how the Sumitomo HTRZ III feel.

Javier · 12-04-2010, 08:09 AM

i just got a set of DW's i'll let u know when i get them broken in

reviews are pretty good though

wrickem · 12-04-2010, 09:23 AM

I'm a little late, but I think you made a great chioice. I had 2 sets of Sumitomos on 2 different cars in the past and they all wore out VERY early (7K on one car, 12K on the other)

Even with all of their alleged improvements and even if they promised me a rub and a tug everytime I drove, I'd never buy Sumitomo again, there's too many other good brands out there.

driverman · 12-07-2010, 12:27 PM

I have the DW's and I love them. They felt soft until I broke them in but now they provide a good ride and good handling.

Tirerack recently rated them the best Max Perf Summer tire in a comparison test and they are at the top of their surveys.

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neoduffer Fast In, Slow Out 40 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal, SGV iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Update: I ended up getting a pair of Conti DW for the rear, but since I haven't really driven hard on them, I can't say whether it is that much better than the stock Bridgestone RFTs I had before. I could be the high inflation pressure, 38psi F&R, has something to do with the ride, but I'm happy with the fit. Great bang for the buck tire. I'm running some worn PS1 on the front with no ill affects. I guess I'll have to get a ride in my friend's 993 to see how the Sumitomo HTRZ III feel. __________________ : Ken
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Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	i just got a set of DW's i'll let u know when i get them broken in reviews are pretty good though __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92 Last edited by Javier; 12-04-2010 at 06:41 PM..
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	I'm a little late, but I think you made a great chioice. I had 2 sets of Sumitomos on 2 different cars in the past and they all wore out VERY early (7K on one car, 12K on the other) Even with all of their alleged improvements and even if they promised me a rub and a tug everytime I drove, I'd never buy Sumitomo again, there's too many other good brands out there. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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driverman Captain 38 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2008 328i 6MT - SOLD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I have the DW's and I love them. They felt soft until I broke them in but now they provide a good ride and good handling. Tirerack recently rated them the best Max Perf Summer tire in a comparison test and they are at the top of their surveys.
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