bkcberry

Hey guys, bad alignment has done in my current set of tires so it's time for some new shoes. I currently have a set of kumho ecstas that are on the way out.. local tire shop has that same tire and also a set of riken raptors that they recommended, and the price difference is within $5/tire. The kumhos came with the car and they were over half gone, so I can't speak for what they would have been like if the previous owner had taken proper care of them. Which would be a better tire? Anybody have experience with either?

Thanks

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

I had a set of Riken Raptors and they were okay but if the price of the Kumho's is with $5.00 a tire then get those for sure.

fuztupnz

iTrader: (4)

I'd buy Kumho's over the Rikens, but depending on the tire model, I'd buy a lot of other tires over both.

REDRX3RX8

Hot tip!

I had Kumho Ecsta SPT's, and they seemed good, have precise steering, but are rough.

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110's are quieter, softer, and better grip dry or wet.

Also, tire rack has them for $19 cheaper than SPT's!

I don't know any cheaper tire that is actually as good as the Ventus V12's.

Texas RX8 R3

Yup, I'm most likely going to go with the Hankook Ventus V12's because of their balance of price, quality, life, and performance.

I've had them before, and I was happy with them.

Razz1

Kumho Ecsta SPT's

is what you want for handling and wear.

If you want more wear, you will save money.

You don't need the handling since your not racing.

bkcberry

Thanks guys, looks like im going with the kumhos

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

if those are the only two choices: Kumho

Dirt_Nasty

iTrader: (2)

Exactly.