<- If I could only make this like 30x bigger!

Tom
(who will have more of a subjective write-up after I come back from more driving)


[Modified by Tomakit, 7:41 PM 6/28/2002]

 

Waits anxiously

 

those tires might suck. he's taking long.
lol

 

i really wanted those tires, but i just went with the kumhos since i needed some decent tires that last long. but yeah give us an update and review.

 

anybody have any king of feed back on the life (wear) of those tires?

 

I think I saw those on tirerack the other day.. but when I clicked on it no reviews popped up.. I guess their too new or something to have ratings/reviews.. I was wondering how they were also.. keep us updated..

 

so you liked em tomakit? better than the falken azenis?

 

would like to see some specs! tire rating size ect..

 

Sorry it took so long for me to write this. Right after I got these on and went for a drive my gf showed up w/ a movie and beer.

Anyway, my review. These tires have the same treadwear rating (200) as azenis' do, and I know that you can't use those ratings across brands but the comparison is obvious. Because the dunlops come in 195-55-15 and the azenis come in 205-50-15 and due to the fact that the azenis is less grooved it probably has more overall grip. But the fm901 *will* be better to drive in the rain, no doubt about that.

However, finding the limits of the dunlops on the street last night proved to be dumb. They have so much grip its ridiculous. In my limited driving with them last night I couldn't find their limits. Also, they are quiet. Very quiet. Even when pushed hard.

My set-up is: hr sports/kyb agx. stock sways.

Going from my 205-50-15 Sp 5000's was night and day. A 205 is too large of a tire for the integra 6" rim, imo. This is after having driven the fm901's. The turn in is sharp, razor sharp, like surgical tool sharp.

I love these tires. Bought em cause I've never had dedicated summer tires, so if the only last ~10k or so that's no problem with me. Also, they were only $63/tire from tirerack, who had them in stock. With shipping (came to me overnight) it cost me a total of ~265 + 35 for mount and balance.

Tom (who wants to drive an azenis'ed (sp? ) teg for a comparison)


[Modified by Tomakit, 8:08 AM 6/29/2002]

 

Thanks for the review! From the looks of it, it sounds like a tire I'd consider when I finally wear down these Kumhos. However, if it even closely resembles the dry-grip characteristics of the Azenis, then I will definitely try them out. I'd really like to know how they are after 1000 miles or so since your tires weren't even broken in yet, which sounds even more promising.

Waits for next review.


[Modified by ALF, 12:07 PM 6/29/2002]

 

bump, so a few more can see this.

Tom

 

tom,

what made you say that 205 is too big for a stock 15in integra rim? just out of curiousity because i thought that was the better size to go. 205 50 15. i rather stick to stock though... but i heard that size performs better.

 

Do you think the FM901s would still be fairly quiet and grippy in a 205/40/17?????