Opinions needed for 6s tires

bmwzoom · Postby **bmwzoom** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (EvoXGuy @ May 29 2008, 11:57 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48972]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

HWY 93 to where? My mom live up 72 and 93. 93 is fun to go realy fast on LOL.[/b]

I live in Lakewood, and work at CU-Boulder. Yeah... 93 is very very tempting to go fast, and I cannot resist temptation well! haha! :311eb074:

It's my paradise!

S4poor · Postby **S4poor** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bmwzoom @ May 29 2008, 12:02 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48973]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

I am liking the Sumitomo HTR's ... not only the price, but they seem to be getting pretty good reviews. Plus- that way I can get snow tires in a few months.[/b]

Exactly. You'll love them ;-)

rush24 · Postby **rush24** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

I'm a fan of the Kumho Ecsta AST....I've been looking at these for my CX7..

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireD...09762&ar=40

bmwzoom · Postby **bmwzoom** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rush24 @ May 29 2008, 01:16 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48995]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

I'm a fan of the Kumho Ecsta AST....I've been looking at these for my CX7..

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireD...09762&ar=40[/b]

Geez... thats a good looking tire too! Decisions, decisions....

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

I've heard less than stellar reviews for the AST.

bmwzoom · Postby **bmwzoom** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ May 29 2008, 01:31 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48998]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

I've heard less than stellar reviews for the AST.[/b]

What were those less than stellar reviews??

rush24 · Postby **rush24** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

I know a few guys who have them on their cars....ones a WRX...the other is a CTS.... and they love them even in the winter...

If not the ASX are good too....

S4poor · Postby **S4poor** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ May 29 2008, 01:31 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48998]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

I've heard less than stellar reviews for the AST.[/b]

Ditto.

S4poor · Postby **S4poor** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div>

and they love them even in the winter...[/b]

Well they are an all season tire ;-)

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bmwzoom @ May 29 2008, 01:32 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48999]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

What were those less than stellar reviews??[/b]

Quick wearing, wet traction wasn't very good, loud.

S4poor · Postby **S4poor** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bmwzoom @ May 29 2008, 01:32 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=48999]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

What were those less than stellar reviews??[/b]

Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 4.1

1993 Toyota MR2 More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 14,000
Location: Seattle, WA
Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Driving Style: Spirited

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 14,000 Miles on Tires
April 18, 2008

This is not a tire you can push any performance out of. On a heavier car driven on hot pavement, there is some hope of adequate tire adhesion.
My second series MR2 below the minimum weight vehicle for a tire this hard. Previous reviews and manufacturer claims fooled me into thinking this tire would work in all seasons. Snow traction is bad, wet traction is scary and dry traction is not very communicative. It will let go on you without much warning. This is primarily due to the light weight and near 50-50 weight balance on a mid engined car. As far as mileage, these wear like iron. They also track well in worn, rutted asphalt and look great when at a standstill.
The price is extremely good, so make your purchase decision knowing that you will need to drive like your grandparents to get the most out of these tires.

And:
Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 3.5

1995 BMW 325is More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 6,500
Location: yardley, pa
Driving Condition: Mostly Highway
Driving Style: Average

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 6,500 Miles on Tires
April 15, 2008

These tires after 6500 miles have "bumps" on them causing the steering wheel to shake. Total J-U-N-K.

Another.

Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 5.7

2007 Mini Cooper S More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 2,000
Location: WOODWAY, TX
Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Driving Style: Spirited

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 2,000 Miles on Tires
April 05, 2008

The tires seem to lose grip in slide easily in moderate to hard cornering maneuvers. I definitely think my Mini Cooper S under steers more with this set of tires, even though they are wider than the stock tires I replaced. The ride is much better than the stock run flat tires I replaced.

Again.

313109 Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 5.9

2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 2 Door More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 7,500
Location: East Amherst, NY
Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Driving Style: Average

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 7,500 Miles on Tires
April 04, 2008

I love almost all Kumhos (we have on 2 of our 3 vehicles)...but I don't love the ASTs...Noise from day 1 and even with rotating at 3,000 miles, they are down to 5/32" at 7,500 miles - and this is with a perfectly aligned 2006 Rabbit...Handling is solid with the ASTs and rolling resistance seems good, but the wear and noise are simply too high, even for a low priced tire. Going to try the Conti ExtremeContacts for next fall/winter.

Yup, again..

Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 6

1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 5,100
Location: louisville, ky
Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Driving Style: Spirited

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 5,100 Miles on Tires
March 30, 2008

i have 205/50-15 with just a bit of negative camber in the front for a little more handling and i expected that to wear tires faster than normal but 5100 miles. The back had lasted 6000 but they are now on the front and the "slicks" are on the back

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Another..

Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 5.5

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 4,500
Location: arab, al
Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Driving Style: Easy Going

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
March 08, 2008

will say that i bought this tire on a whem... tires wore much faster than anticipated. would not buy them again if i didnt have to buy two more to match the two i have left. i loved the tire at first and then i realized how fast they wear. WOW !!! if you are looking for mileage this is definately not the tire for you! hydroplaning is guaranteed from about 1/2 tread depth on. good luck of you are purchasing these.

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Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 5.9

1995 Honda Del Sol S More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 4,500
Location: Franklin, TN
Driving Condition: Mostly City
Driving Style: Spirited

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
February 29, 2008

Tires wear very quickly. By the time I parked the car for the winter all four tires were bald with only 4500 miles on them. I expected alot more mileage out of them. Will not buy again.

And...

Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 4.5

1996 Volkswagen Jetta More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 3,000
Location: goshen, in
Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City
Driving Style: Average

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
February 21, 2008

i only have about 3,000 miles on a set and the fronts are just about completely bald before i have had a chance to rotate them. i would expect more mileage than that from a street tire even a softer performance tire. any more than a couple inches of snow and you have to slow to a crawl to get any traction

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Last one I'll copy & paste.

Kumho Ecsta AST (High Performance All-Season) Reviewer's Overall Rating: 4.8

2001 Honda Civic EX Coupe More Tire Reviews for This Vehicle Buy/More Info
Kumho Ecsta AST
Miles driven on tires: 15,000
Location: MURPHY, NC
Driving Condition: Mostly Highway
Driving Style: Average

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Initial Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
February 14, 2008

Initially these tires performed well. Unfortunately, after about 5,000 miles and the first rotation, they began to get noisy. Right now, even with a lot of tread left, the noise is approaching an intolerable level. I am looking forward to their demise so I can get rid of them and go back to the Potenzas I had before.

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Keep in mind, these aren't pro's. They're people like you and I. We all have opinions, and many people like them....

rush24 · Postby **rush24** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:14

Did you decide on a tire???

bmwzoom · Postby **bmwzoom** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:14

ahhh... no. haha. I have no idea what to get. I thought I had it planned out but now I am just confused. :368a3915:

rush24 · Postby **rush24** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:14

Ya...there are soooooooooo many choices for tires....it sucks..... :26fdf3e6:

bmwzoom · Postby **bmwzoom** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:14

Yeah it really does suck. I am still trying to figure out if I should just get summer tires now and then in november buy winter tires. Or to just stick with the Pirelli All season tires. .............

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