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Looking for new tires...

Posted: March 28th, 2011, 11:37 pm
by Ryan
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.

Re: Looking for new tires...

Posted: March 29th, 2011, 8:21 am
by Nd4SpdSe
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

Re: Looking for new tires...

Posted: March 29th, 2011, 8:41 am
by DeadMaker
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 ..
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Re: Looking for new tires...

Posted: March 29th, 2011, 9:52 am
by Daninski
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Re: Looking for new tires...

Posted: March 29th, 2011, 11:50 am
by solo_ryder
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.

Re: Looking for new tires...

Posted: March 29th, 2011, 4:28 pm
by Josh
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.