[DeTomaso] 335/35/17 versus 315/35/17 rear tires

[Daniel C Jones]

> Somebody (Garth?) tried the Sumitomo and reported that he liked them.
> Hopefully whoever it is will pipe up.
>
> I like my Sumi 315/35/17s too
>
> I've had the Sumitomo's, in 315x35x17, on my car for a couple of years
> now and have been well satisfied.  Some of the vendors recommend them
> over the 335's for better handling.

The reviews on the Sumitomos were the most varied of the tires I've
looked at.  Some loved them, some thought they were just okay and others
hated them.  More disturbing was there seem to be some quality control
problems with them.