Sorry about the 2-forum question, but I kinda want this info by tomorrow

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=630211

thanks a million

 

why wait until tomorrow when you can have it now?

https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

 

Already searched--I'm not a n00b.

Turned up nothing.

 

then you forgot to search the archived topics

 

Nope. Tried that and failed in EG/Civic, ITR and RR/auto-x. I might be missing something unless "dunlop FM 901" aren't useful keywords.

 

Searched for FM901 in Type R forum... 6 results

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=401222
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=236236
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=225272
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=213779
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=168863
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=174567

 

WTF keywords did you use?!?!?! Maybe "dunlop" was throwing it off.

Here I am reading f#cking google searches from Australian sites and you find it here under my nose.

Thanks

 

I just used the term "FM901". I think the Dunlop was eliminating most of the search results. Sometimes less is more

 

also try just "901"

 

It's amazing how subjective this crap is. Some people say it's a great tire, others say it's too squirmy, blah, blah, blah...

I dunno. Nice wide tread blocks and a 200 treadwear seem to say "grippy" to me. My other substitute is the ES100, but those specs don't seem as aggressive to me. Hmm.

Looks like I have some decisions to make.

 

Are the Falkens, like completely out of the question? Just get those...everyone's doing it. Blizzaks for the snow. Year-round traction is a beautiful thing.

 

Sadly, the Azenis are completely out of the question--potentially scary in the rain, too wide for my offset (rub) and until I get another beater, I'd wear through them in 6 months w/ my commute.

BTW, I already have Pilot Alpins for the snow--they rock

 

grip seemed similar to azenis, but sidewalls are like marshmallows. wet of course is much better.

 

what's wrong with the kumhoe MX??

nate

 

I like my FM 901's.....I went with them over the azenis b/c i wanted more wet traction which turned out to be a good idea with all the rain we've had. Tread has held up very well. Everyone has different opinions. Before i got mine i read about people complaining about road noise, but from my experience you can hear a little hum when you first get them and then it goes away. Also, i would tend to agree with the side walls being a little soft and even though i havent auto-x'd them yet, on and off ramps have been my testing grounds. .......I would consider another set for next summer.

 

ya i dunno what the deal is with people complaining about road noise.. the only thing i hear is my i/e or new alpine deck

 

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Availability. They are impossible to get ahold of in 205/50-15. My current tires are completely shot to the point that they aren't very safe in rain. So I need SOMETHING

 

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Availability. They are impossible to get ahold of in 205/50-15. My current tires are completely shot to the point that they aren't very safe in rain. So I need SOMETHING

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I assume you want cheap, so go w/ ES100 and be done w/ it. S-03 or proxes T1-S if you need something a bit better that is wet weather friendly.