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Old May 26, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Lightbulb Thoughts on Sumitomo tires?

I've heard mostly good things about them, anyone on here have actual experience with these?

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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Im running a set on my wifes 740il. Theyve been on for about 7000 miles now. They are wearing very nicely (evenly). I push them hard on occasion, and theyre decent on grip. The big 7 is a heavy. They have a pretty hard rubber compound so they wear well, but there are tires better suited for aggressive driving. Overall, I like them. theyre quiet enough to roll on the BMW and great in the rain too.
 
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Originally Posted by 2Z's
Im running a set on my wifes 740il. Theyve been on for about 7000 miles now. They are wearing very nicely (evenly). I push them hard on occasion, and theyre decent on grip. The big 7 is a heavy. They have a pretty hard rubber compound so they wear well, but there are tires better suited for aggressive driving. Overall, I like them. theyre quiet enough to roll on the BMW and great in the rain too.
Thanks for the response. I'm considering picking up a set of these, only con I've heard is that they suck in the rain.
 
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Thanks for the response. I'm considering picking up a set of these, only con I've heard is that they suck in the rain.
I havent noticed any adverse effects in the rain.... of course we dont get much rain here, and when it does rain, its hardly a downpour.... So perhaps theres some truth to them being bad in real rainstorms.
 
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Originally Posted by 2Z's
I havent noticed any adverse effects in the rain.... of course we dont get much rain here, and when it does rain, its hardly a downpour.... So perhaps theres some truth to them being bad in real rainstorms.
Understand no worries nice looking car btw
 
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I've found Michillan and Dunlop to be the best handling in dry weather. I don't drive mine in the rain ever. Can't comment on the rain thing. I try to go with American companies, although I know the tires are made overseas. Last I looked, Cooper was the last American made tire if your interested. Didn't mean to get off track Craby.
 
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I just picked up a pair of these and like them so far, photo to come soon
 
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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How do they corner?
 
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/89343211@N00/7347114342/http://www.flickr.com/photos/89343211@N00/7347114342/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/89343211@N00/, on Flickr
 
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Originally Posted by mezzyshredder
How do they corner?
I think they're alright, need to take it autocross racing to find out
 



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