Im debating on a few tires for my eg hb si lowerd 1.75 inches all around no camber

1. Dunlop fm901's
2. kuhmo ECSTA MX
3. ECSTA Supra

size would be 205/45/16 - I want Z rated preferably, Yet 45 series for a lil smoother ride then a 40 which i have now.

which u think be best for ride + treadware durability

thanks HT

 

Don't make 2 threads next time. Also, theres no need for all capital letters in the title.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nichols_si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">size would be 205/45/16 - I want Z rated preferably, Yet 45 series for a lil smoother ride then a 40 which i have now.
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Z rated why do you need Z rated tires? or are you one of those people that think that Speed ratings has some thing to do with tire grip?

 

no i just want Z cuz of its much stickier- i went from 16' toyo fez4 205/40/zr16 to new set of rainy season yoko avid h4 205/40/16 and the difference was disturbing i didnt even wnat to drive my car becuase it felt so shity an loose. Z has best grip am i wrong

 

none of the above! Yokohama AVS ES 100 like I have.. Pretty good tires so far (25,000 miles).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nichols_si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no i just want Z cuz of its much stickier- i went from 16' toyo fez4 205/40/zr16 to new set of rainy season yoko avid h4 205/40/16 and the difference was disturbing i didnt even wnat to drive my car becuase it felt so shity an loose. Z has best grip am i wrong</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes. Speed rating has nothing to do with grip. That would be the traction rating.

 

out of those choices i'd go with the fm901's

 

i've had the kumho's and the dunlop's and the 901's were wayyy better.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mycivicstoo(s)low &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes. Speed rating has nothing to do with grip. That would be the traction rating.</TD></TR></TABLE>

more or less. a tire with a higher speed rating can withstand the heat generated by high speed driving better. a sticky tire will typically have a high traction grade (AA) and low treadwear rating (&lt;200)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dantastic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

more or less. a tire with a higher speed rating can withstand the heat generated by high speed driving better. a sticky tire will typically have a high traction grade (AA) and low treadwear rating (&lt;200)</TD></TR></TABLE>
more or less what this guy said but it's not in stone.

a 200 treadware rating from bridgestone is diff from 200 treadware from another brand. Your only hope is to try tires out and talk to people that know want they are talking about.

Speed rating has NOTHING to do with grip

 

UTQG ratings are crap. There is no standardized testing for these results, because of this each manufacturer can stamp whatever they want on the side of the tire. I am not saying that they have no bearing whatsoever on the performance of the tire, but they should not be the final decision maker.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">UTQG ratings are crap. There is no standardized testing for these results, because of this each manufacturer can stamp whatever they want on the side of the tire. I am not saying that they have no bearing whatsoever on the performance of the tire, but they should not be the final decision maker.</TD></TR></TABLE>

but are they standards if you are dealing with the same brand?

BTW ^^^This guy knows his stuff, I got owned from him before ^^^^^^

 

i like the MX they look aggressive and from what i hear they are pretty good

 

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but are they standards if you are dealing with the same brand?
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They are not.

 

yea i herd good stuff an some bad, but mostly good about the fm 901's .. brand new i can get them for 500 from a buddie w/ reciet
for $ 500 cad

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18bcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i've had the kumho's and the dunlop's and the 901's were wayyy better.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have the Dunlops and they rock!!

 

I sell tires and unless those are the only choices you have I'd go with a Michelin Pilot Sport. Much better all around Z rated performance tire than any of the above. Pirelli Pzeros are nice too, but alot of road noise.

 

I have the 901s on my sol and I am please with them.

 

pilot sport......

 

i have some kumho supras there the best

 

i am very happy with my ES100's