02-24-2010, 10:11 AM
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Porscheectomy
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These guys have really impressive prices, bested tirerack by about $45 shipped.
http://www.onlinetires.com/
Last edited by blue2000s; 02-24-2010 at 10:49 AM.
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02-24-2010, 11:01 AM
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Location: Coastal Oak Forest
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As you can see by my siggy line, I bought the Sumis.
Only about 1k miles, so far, but am very happy with them. They are more sticky and more quiet than the PS2s they replaced, but the PS2s were GONE, so take the comment with a major grain of salt. They're better in the rain, but the PS2s were almost slicks!
I did extensive research on them and found two tests that included PS2s to Bridgestone RE050s in one and RE050s to HTR ZIII. The Bridgy number on the tests was almost identical (7.2 in one 7.35 in other). The PS2 number to the HTR number was about 5% different, with the PS2 higher (7.92 - 8.15 or there abouts).
The HTR's points loss was wet traction. Dry traction numbers were identical to PS2.
Now, considering I could buy a complete set of Sumis and two new pairs of rears for less than the PS2s, I sure don't see it as being a "cheap ass" as someone said above.
I also bought the OZ wheels at the same time, but I think the Sumis were about $725 mounted and balanced, plus freight.
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03-01-2010, 12:16 PM
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Location: Orange County, CA
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mixing HTRZIII R & PS2 F..?
[QUOTE=Quickurt] The HTR's points loss was wet traction. Dry traction numbers were identical to PS2.
Now, considering I could buy a complete set of Sumis and two new pairs of rears for less than the PS2s, I sure don't see it as being a "cheap ass" as someone said above.
Did you considered running the PS2 on the front with the Sumis on the rear..?
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03-01-2010, 01:44 PM
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What optimal tire pressures are you guys running with the HTRZ-III?
I've experimented with standard 29F/36R, 30F/36R, 31F/32F/33F/34F&36R setups... Not entirely sure which I like best yet, but it's quite variable for me, since I've been experimenting with different front and rear damper stiffness settings as well.
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Some stuff for sale: M030 S 24mm front sway bar, M030 base 19.6mm rear sway bar, 996 GT3 OEM Porsche Motorsport front strut mounts monoball "camber plates"
WTB: looking for some 5-7mm spacers with extended bolts
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03-03-2010, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chaudanova
What optimal tire pressures are you guys running with the HTRZ-III?
I've experimented with standard 29F/36R, 30F/36R, 31F/32F/33F/34F&36R setups... Not entirely sure which I like best yet, but it's quite variable for me, since I've been experimenting with different front and rear damper stiffness settings as well.
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The 987 has 30/37 as standard pressures. I found 28/36 gave the best wear on the PS2s, so I've set up the new Sumis the same. So far, I have no discernable wear, so as I put more miles on them I should be able to see.
These are cruising pressures.
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Sold - Black on Sand Beige 2006 S - 48K miles
18x8.5 and 10 OZ Alleggerita HLT Anthracite wheels and anthracite Cayman side grilles - lovingly adjusted Schnell Short Shift
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03-03-2010, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NC
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Have Continental Sport Contact on mine and lov'n it. But want more grip on wet so I'm going with the Continental DW (rear tires getting bald). Anybody have these one their Porsche?
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03-03-2010, 06:56 PM
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Location: Greenville SC
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Cheepest So Far
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1997 Boxster 986
TechArt Championship Formula OZ Wheels,
TechArt Springs
TechArt Strut Brace Front and Rear
Technobrace (Thanks Pedro)
Michelin PS2
G2 Red Caliper Paint
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03-01-2010, 01:48 PM
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Porscheectomy
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[QUOTE=Gilles]
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Originally Posted by Quickurt
The HTR's points loss was wet traction. Dry traction numbers were identical to PS2.
Now, considering I could buy a complete set of Sumis and two new pairs of rears for less than the PS2s, I sure don't see it as being a "cheap ass" as someone said above.
Did you considered running the PS2 on the front with the Sumis on the rear..?
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It's generally not the best idea to mix the front and rear tire manufacturers.
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03-01-2010, 08:18 AM
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Porscheectomy
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
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Four days in shipping and the tires are sitting in the garage! I should have the car out of storage this week (50F tomorrow) so that I can get them mounted and try them out.
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