I've had both and currently LIVE by the ZPT's. Great tires.

 

I haven't had any problems with my Sumotomo's, nor has my friend with the S14. Both me and him take those tires through hell with the canyons he has in LA and the 'pig trail' we have in Arkansas. My Ventus's had a bubble in the sidewall on my other tire, so I was highly recommended The Sumotomo HTRZII tires. Excellent tire for the money.

 

Thanks for the input. Those of you who have had either of these, especially those with the ZPTs, how would you rank the noise level of these tires.

 

^Their quiet and smooth and for 17's dont affect ride quality. I recommend them.

 

^^^ I concur with the previous statement

 

The ZPT's have the perfect grip for me. I can easily still slide around a corner, but perfectly controlled and as soon as I let off the gas a touch, they grab like a b****.

Not to mention, they don't wear too fast.

The Falkens are nice too, but I see them as a better winter tire than anything else. I drove this last CRAZY ass winter here with the ZPT's.

 

Awesome, thanks for the input everyone. Think I've made up my mind and going to pull the trigger on this deal on wheels and tires to include the Cooper Zeon ZPTs.

 

Pulled the trigger today on the Cooper tires on a set of Enkei OR52 rims...can't wait for them to arrive. Thanks again to everyone for their input, it was very helpful.