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I'm planning on buying Kumho Ecsta tires in 205/50/15 (for stock 01 GSR rims). I can get them for $316.13USD. Is this a good price? Will I be happy with this tire? I don't want a tire that is TOO noisy or wears out after 10000kms.


TIA
Ohlias

 

They will perform better than the stock tires. They should last at least 15-20k miles(30k km). Longevity is driver dependant though. They are not noisy either.

 

Great tires for the $$$$, I think people around here would definitly agree. Check out www.tirerack.com if I remember correctly they are $60 per tire.

 

I love my kumhos. I also special ordered the 205/50/15 in a Z rating, instead of the VR. I borrowed some wheels with the VR rated kumhos, and they don't grab nearly as well as the Z rateds do. They are great in the dry, and they really shine when the road is wet...it's almost like the road is dry. They are a very quiet tire, definitely worth the $300 I paid for them.

 

they are worth every penny. definately much beter than stock and for the price... a good buy.

 

They're great tires for the price. Great for daily driving, you'll be disappointed if you autoX. The ones on my CRX have gotten shitty after about 10K miles and just a hanful of autocrosses.

 

their a good tires for the price, of course their not great tires but definitely much better than stock.

 

Although they have a lower utgq rating, the Pirelli P700Z and Falken Azenis will dominate over the Kumho in EVERY way. I bought a set of Pirelli P700Z recently in 205/50-15 for $240 shipped. The Pirellis and Azenis have stiffer sidewalls and softer compounds for a super sticky grip. If you look around, IMO you can find a better tires for $316 than the Kumho. I had the Kumho and gave them to my girlfriend


[Modified by Halo, 4:38 PM 4/16/2002]

 

Yeah, they're worth it for the price. Make sure you get the Z-rated ones.

Just remember that they're not the stickiest tire out there.

 

i waited for for the z rated ones and i am very happy i did, at 60 a piece it was a great deal.
-scary

 

The falken azenis will not outperform the kumho in wet weather.

 

the 712's are ok but i feel them giving where the car itself seems to want more they are my weak point. they are too hard.

 

I heard the Kumho suck in wet weather? Anyone here experience it?

 

The Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's are a great tire for the money and are fabulous on wet pavement as well as dry. I was amazaed at the grip they maintained on wet surfaces. The price is right for this tire, no doubt. Keep in mind, I'm referring to the Z rated 205-40-17's I have. Though my size was different, same compound, same tread.
-Erik

 

Mine are actually pretty damn good in the wet.

195-50-15 on CRX.

 

Shoot the source you heard that from. The Kumho's if anything are known for their reliabilty and ability to grip in the wet. They are cheap and grip fairly well and aren't priced too bad. The main problem: THEY SQUEAL LIKE CRAZY!!

 

ahahaehahaha, mine got the stock michi's... I'm a bastard like that