Sumitomo HTR T4 - 165/70R13

Read on another forum this tire was on sale so I thought I'd pass the link along. Sumitomo HTR T4 - 165/70R13

Hi model28a,

Just curious seeing as I just put a new set of tires on my SWing.

Using this tire, would it only be for the rear and would it fit on the original SWing rim?

Out of curiosity, I clicked on the link and the site says the item is unavailable with no backorders being taken.

Dale, I had a Sumitomo on my '03 SW for 40,000 miles. It still had plenty of thread depth left but the edges were showing wear so I decided to replace the tire. My tire guy -well experienced in changing m/c and bike tires- destroyed two new Sumitomos attempting to mount the tire on the SW rim. He is the same guy who mounted the original Sumitomo.

I wish that I could get another Sumitomo for my SW however it seems that they are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to mount. And as Hi Yo noted, they are unavailable as well.

Tim

I purchased a 165 70 13 Cooper Weather-Master SA-2 which is waiting to go on the SWing when my Diablo Pirelli wears out in about 5000 miles - am now concerned that maybe it won't be so easy to mount? Hoping to get a 'softer' ride - not so much interested in the extended mileage (but will take it!).

My apologies I never noticed it was out of stock. I knew someone was looking for one and when I saw the link posted on another forum I thought I would pass it along. If I see a link again I'll check it out a little better.

model28a wrote:

My apologies I never noticed it was out of stock. I knew someone was looking for one and when I saw the link posted on another forum I thought I would pass it along. If I see a link again I'll check it out a little better.

No apology needed. Your helpfulness is greatly appreciated.