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RX-Nut
05-08-2007, 11:40 AM
Hey guys..

I'm based in San Antonio and with the freaky weather here (sometimes hot as hell, sometimes wet as Waterworld) I'm torn on what new tires to get....

Last I recall, the Kumho Ecsta SPT had great reviews around here... These are my current picks.. anyone got any advice or other options?

Kumho Ecsta SPT
Kumho Ecsta ASX
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT

I'm also thinking of going Plus Zero sizing.. 245/40-18 as I have the smigde wider 8.5" rims.. anyone have any tips/advice/opinions/qualms about that?

Thanks in advance..

eviltwinkie
05-08-2007, 11:59 AM
245/40-18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT - FTW

Best street setup I've ever had...

DarkBrew
05-08-2007, 12:19 PM
On 8.5" rims I'd go with 245-40-18

Add RE050A PP to the list to consider.

Read reviews on tirerack.com

Celronx
05-08-2007, 02:18 PM
Kumho SPT's


I love mine.

ac3mastuh
05-09-2007, 10:12 AM
i love my toyo T1R's in the wet and dry but if that's too much to spend on a set of tires then go with the Kumhos, best tire for the money IMO

RX-Nut
05-09-2007, 11:36 AM
argh 1 vote for a different tire! haha.. any more votes?

colin204
05-20-2007, 10:49 PM
Michelin PS2

LionZoo
05-21-2007, 12:00 AM
RE050A Pole Positions are probably the way to go in that size unless all you want is dry grip in which case I'd take the RE-01R.

hitman408
05-21-2007, 12:16 AM
Kumho Ecsta SPT great bang for the buck.

geaves
05-23-2007, 09:02 PM
I live in Missouri, but I just put a set of Generl Exclaim UHP's on mine and I really like them so far. I only have couple of thousand miles on them, but so far so good. Only $112 on TireRack.

Gary Eaves

9krpmrx8
05-28-2007, 03:49 PM
I am on Riken Raptors (BFG) 245/40-18's. Great in the wet (deep highway puddles at 70MPH no problem) and great grip in the heat. I also track my car at least once a month and they have exceeded my expectations. What more can you ask for out of a $130.00 (not what I paid) tire?

I am so glad I did not get the more expensive BFG's. These tires are better than my Toyo Proxes. Sorry if I sound like I'm marketing but I am really impressed and if you do a search you will find several others who have been impressed with this tire as well.

I seriously considered the General UHP's and they had great reviews but i got the tires at cost through a friend and the Rikens were cheaper.

swoope
05-28-2007, 10:17 PM
for the street the kumho spt is very hard to beat... great in the rain...

not for autox or track days. i am on my second set..

beers :beer:

9krpmrx8
05-28-2007, 10:22 PM
The Kumho's have gotten great reviews and the price is right.