SpecB.08 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Need new tires for the 08 Legacy Spec.B and have done a fair amount of research (price, reviews, warranty, etc.). I've narrowed down the search and looks like these are the front runners: Kumho Ecsta 4x 215/45/R18 Anyone bought a set of these and/or have some feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 i looked at those at one point i had the asx kuhmos which did well. i recently upgraded those to evo hankooks and i love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 They are mediocre. You are in Georgia, why not get a summer tire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionincar Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 i got the same model, but in 225/40/18... silent ride... got it last week in tireack shipped for $520 which does not include the $50 rebate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecB.08 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 i got the same model, but in 225/40/18... silent ride... got it last week in tireack shipped for $520 which does not include the $50 rebate. I bought the car used and it currently has 225/40/18, although I was thinking to go with the OEM size. What made you choose the alternate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecB.08 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 They are mediocre. You are in Georgia, why not get a summer tire? We get at least ONE heavy frost here is South GA each year. Recommend any summer tire that has a good warranty, cost, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 the new toyo proxes R1R's are out and i have a set my self. extreme performance summer at a good price, 4 for $660 get them in 225/40/18 here- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Toyo&tireModel=Proxes+R1R&partnum=24WR8PR1R&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I've had two set of Kumho's. ASX's and KU-27's, I am very happy with both. For the $$$ they are great tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionincar Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I bought the car used and it currently has 225/40/18, although I was thinking to go with the OEM size. What made you choose the alternate? check this out... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/faq-offsets-sizes-rims-and-tires-gt-xenonk-version-4426.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Had the 4x for ~10k miles and drove through ONE heavy snow (the day they were installed). Otherwise lot of highway and backroad. Great, great tire in all aspects. Very quiet, competent and confident handling, great snow, wet, and hydroplaning traction. Smooth ride quality. Just surprisingly good for the price all around. With your weather, I would consider an inexpensive summer tire as well like the sumitomo HTZ III. You'll get all of the above with slightly better dry and wet traction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecB.08 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 check this out... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/faq-offsets-sizes-rims-and-tires-gt-xenonk-version-4426.html Yup, that's a great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecB.08 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 the new toyo proxes R1R's are out and i have a set my self. extreme performance summer at a good price, 4 for $660 get them in 225/40/18 here- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Toyo&tireModel=Proxes+R1R&partnum=24WR8PR1R&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes I found a local place which sells for $10 over cost. They quoted me $642 all in for the Kumho's. I'll check with them on Monday for the toyo proxes and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordchilly Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I got these tires on 4/10/12. So far I like it, it hugs the road in the dry or wet pavement. Sullivan tire matched and beat the tirerack prices. I got everything including the protection plan for $765.21 (488 tires, 36 tpms service, wheel balance 56, protection 136, and 16 disposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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