TrueWhiteBoy Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have a 2005 Legacy GT on stock rims and my RE92s are finally going. I live in Southern California and was wondering if I could get some suggestions on what some good but cheap replacements tires could be and some good places to check for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 khmo "spelling" asx, are a good tire and cheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 ^ Kumho Ecsta ASX, Conti ExtremeContacts, etc. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215%2F&ratio=45&diameter=17&x=42&y=8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldradio1 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 General Exclaim UHP. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Oh, forgot to mention it really doesn't rain all that often here so I don't really need any winter tires. It's usually sunny, but I would like something competent in the rain should it occur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 General Exclaim UHP. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 The General Exclaim UHPs look pretty good, seem to have similar ratings as the BFGoodrich G-Force series as well for $10-30 less. Are there any good tire shops that offer a similar warranty and installation pricing as Costco's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 For someone who lives in socal, id get a summer tire not an all-season tire. kumho ecsta XS for awsome super sticky and cheap tires. they are extreme performance summer tires, and are 150 or less per tire. ASX which are all-seasons are great too is you drive in to snowy areas, but if not, all-season tires are an unnecessary compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbulb Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The General Exclaim UHPs look pretty good, seem to have similar ratings as the BFGoodrich G-Force series as well for $10-30 less. Are there any good tire shops that offer a similar warranty and installation pricing as Costco's? I have the Exclaims on my WRX. It is a good tire for the price. It is a summer tire, but because it has an aggressive tread it is labeled with M&S. It is a summer tire though and should not be used in the winter which is not a concern to you in SoCal. I am going to take mine off and put my winter wheels on this weekend, but having driven on teh Exclaims since April or May they are a good daily driver tire and do well in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nexen N5000....$64.00 each... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeirc16 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Kuhmo Ecsta Ast....i live in socal got these...FUN in the rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Get some of the cheap Dunlap's I had mine on for 4 Summers and they good overall. Appox. $104.00 each. Must of had them on for about 50,000. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 If you do not drive below 40F I would buy summer tires - summer tires do not need to be dry only. Check Hankook V12 Evo. There is still 50.00 mail-in rebate till the end of the November. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSpeed Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I just got Toyo Proxes... Excellent in the rain. 106/tire. Cool looking tread design too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 General Exclaim UHP. /thread 100% the tire that you should buy for a summer tire... my friend has pilot sport 2's on his 350z I have UHP's on my Z his tires are about 3 times the price of my uhp's and there is very little imporvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Oh, forgot to mention it really doesn't rain all that often here so I don't really need any winter tires. It's usually sunny, but I would like something competent in the rain should it occur LOL, rain and winter i wish:rolleyes: ive always had good luck with kumho tires they have held up well. right now im scating around on the stockers and it snowed 5in today. kinda slick makes for fun on ramps and offrams;) good luck with your tires and once you get some let us know how you like them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've found General Exclaim UHP to have inconsistent dry grip, compared to other summer tires. Excellent in the wet, though. FWIW, they're on the Miata. Also, I don't think they'll wear very long, and I expect the OP wants long tread life, given he kept the RE92A's so long. So I'll suggest the Goodrich Traction T/A. We almost got them instead of the GY TripleTred, but decided the TT's were worth the extra ice capability. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I just bought the General Exclaim UHP. To the people who has it, what PSI did you set it up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayu Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 For my summer tires, I just finished a season with the General Exclaim UHP; 225/45R17's. The two previous summers I ran Kumho Ecsta SPT's in the same size. Both inexpensive performance tires. In the dry, I'd give the edge to the Kumhos; in the wet to the Exclaims. The Kumhos wore poorly; wear experience with the Exclaim's looks better so far. I typically run them at 35 psi all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbulb Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I just bought the General Exclaim UHP. To the people who has it, what PSI did you set it up to? I typically run my tires at about 80% of max pressure so usually around 42 psi front and 40 psi rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 thanks guys! Tires will go on my rims this saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Something just occurred to me. I may want to day this up to the mountains for a 1 to 2 day trip on occassion. Will these summer tires be alright in light snow or would I be advised to throw some chains on them? Also for an AWD car, where do you put the chains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufusol Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I expect the OP wants long tread life, given he kept the RE92A's so long. So I'll suggest the Goodrich Traction T/A. That's what I wanted but they stopped making them I had to get the "Advantage T/A" which neither performs or looks as cool, but what do you want for $77/tire. They are great all season 'grand touring' tires, i.e. great wet or dry, firm and responsive, corner well, not so hot in more than 1" of snow and less grippy at freezing temps. I used to run BFG TTA's on my RWD cars year round in New England, and loved them. Ah well. One thing I can say for new ATA's is they do have a high treadwear rating, 560 IIRC. And they were cheap. If it never snows but occasionally rains, you want a decent long lasting tire but you're cheap, I'd recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hmmm, alright, finally got the money saved up to buy a set. Any recommendations on the best way to acquire and get these installed? I'm in Southern California I found a set of these: Falken Ziex ZETire -912 Tire - 215/45R17 91W BSW Looking to be $345 for the seta. Is this a good tire?b. Is this a good price? +$52 mounting+$70 alignment-------$467.00 (before tax) It's expected to come with a $30 MIR as well (BING) Does this seem like a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Cheap and cheerful for a SoCal climate. The kumho summer tire. Whatever the Ecsta Supra "new generation" is. Great, sticky tires for cheap. Don't buy an all season if you never see snow. Summer tires work decently in light rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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