Sumitomo HTR Z5 vs. Firesdtone Indy 500

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I can get either tire from my local tire shop for roughly the same price. Both have great reviews. HTR Z5 is newer. Anyone have any input as to why I should choose one over the other? For my 2014 M235i summer-only daily driver.

Sumitomo HTR Z5 ... or ... Firestone Indy 500

[wallofgrath]

Anybody?

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Indy500 is a rebranded Bridgestone Potenza RE003 - probably the best tire in this segment. Sumitomo Z5 I haven't driven but the HTR Z3 was very nervous in the wet and always had minor balancing and roundness issues.

RE001 >>>>>>>>>>> HTR Z3, I've owned both
RE003 probably > HTR Z5. I'm driving on Indy500's now, they're flawless road tires.