I know there's a million threads, but looking for some more opinions none the less.
I've picked out a few I'm interested in:
General Exclaim UHP
Yoko ES100 (if they still make them) or S.drive
Kumho Ecsta SPT or ASX or 711 or 712 or Mx or Supra
Looking in the sub $150/ea range, and stock GS size, 205/55/15. Will be a summer only tire, spirited driving and lots of straight miles.
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Re: Looking for new tires...
I had the Kumho Mx up front and the 712's in the rear. I like the combo, worked very well. Ran them as 205/40/17
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Re: Looking for new tires...
If you are looking for economic solution i would suggest Nankang ns2
Highly recommended...
I am wearing 205 45 16 and i have no problems for two years now..
The tread is like new
The Handling is greatttt.
Their are more designed for dry streets.In wet streets you must be a little careful but nothing excessive ..
Highly recommended...
I am wearing 205 45 16 and i have no problems for two years now..
The tread is like new
The Handling is greatttt.
Their are more designed for dry streets.In wet streets you must be a little careful but nothing excessive ..
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Re: Looking for new tires...
Nankang is alright.. I dont really like hard compound chinese tires though.
I have had avs-es100's before.. Stiff sidewall and soft compound = Great handling but poor ride quality and tread wear. Japanese made tire.
I have heard the S-drive is a great tire, but have never used.
On my 16's I had some kumho supra 712's and they were stiff sidewall again, but were a good tire. They are a korean tire and they are of decent quality
Out of the bunch I would probably choose the Generals which are made in France, they are a good all round tire with a interesting tread pattern. They should also be pretty cheap, my second choice would be the S-drives and third would be the Kumho SPT or ASX.
It all depends on how you drive tho.. Stay away from Chinese tires, old tread designs and hard compounds.
I have had avs-es100's before.. Stiff sidewall and soft compound = Great handling but poor ride quality and tread wear. Japanese made tire.
I have heard the S-drive is a great tire, but have never used.
On my 16's I had some kumho supra 712's and they were stiff sidewall again, but were a good tire. They are a korean tire and they are of decent quality
Out of the bunch I would probably choose the Generals which are made in France, they are a good all round tire with a interesting tread pattern. They should also be pretty cheap, my second choice would be the S-drives and third would be the Kumho SPT or ASX.
It all depends on how you drive tho.. Stay away from Chinese tires, old tread designs and hard compounds.
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Re: Looking for new tires...
If you had 16's or 17's i would say go for the Yoko ES100 Have them on my MX now and i love them. although when tread gets thin you can notice the lack in grip. Great tire Would buy another set.
I have run Proxy 4's on my Eclipse for years, great great street tire.
off of your list i would go with the Kumho's, performance tire at a great price. eveyone i know that has them loves them.
I have run Proxy 4's on my Eclipse for years, great great street tire.
off of your list i would go with the Kumho's, performance tire at a great price. eveyone i know that has them loves them.
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