addison Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 looking at getting new summers... just wanting some input i need 235/45-17s so if you have another suggestion please make sure it's offered in that size Tire Rack Pages: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+MX http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Sport+Maxx http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=S.drive http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Exclaim+UHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 bump for feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The only experience I've had with any of those tires is the MX... hated 'em, loud as all get out with minimal wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm in the market for a set of summer tires in the spring. Subscribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have the Exclaims...pretty decent and CHEAP. I will be buying Ecsta SPTs when I get new wheels, though. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Your post is somewhat flawed, the tires you list are not in the same category really. From the choices you listed - Z1 Star Spec - no contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtoVT Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Recently bought the Kuhmo SPTs in 225/45/17 and waiting for Spring to mount them. Very minimum complaints on these and the price was right. but here's a link to your 235/45/17 size: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+SPT&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=345WR7KU31XL&fromCompare1=yes&place=8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT_Ltd_wagon Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Bridgestone RE 01R The best tires I've ever owned great at the limit and quite on the road. Jib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 ^ Majority of people who tried both, recommend Z1s over RE-01R. Z1s are cheaper, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Your post is somewhat flawed, the tires you list are not in the same category really. From the choices you listed - Z1 Star Spec - no contest. theyre all dedicated summers under $175... yes the z1's are slightly more performance oriented than the others but also the most expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 theyre all dedicated summers under $175... yes the z1's are slightly more performance oriented than the others but also the most expensive Slightly? You cannot even begin to compare some junk like General UHP to the Z1, a winning tire in autocross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 what about g forces? is the noise really as bad as people say it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 looking at getting new summers... just wanting some input i need 235/45-17s so if you have another suggestion please make sure it's offered in that size What are you going to use them for, street cruising or mixed street/autox/track? Is wear the consideration, or top oerformance? What about wet performance? Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 no autox but very aggressive street driving. i love my re05s because they have great wet and dry performance however tread life is pretty poor in my opinion. so yes tread life is important as well as performance but the car is never tracked. the only racing i do is rallyx and i have blizzaks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkim05 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have a buddy with the direzza z1 star specs great summer oriented tire, but as soon as the roads got wet they don't grip for shit. We were taking a turn at a freeway exit going about 70 and we spun out. Currently I have the yokohama s drives and I love the tires, but I am not a very aggressive driver in no means. If you plan on being aggressive and want great performance you might want to consider the goodyear f1 asymmetric's or michelin pilot sport 2's. A lot of people say the goodyear f1 asymmetric's are a lot quiter and more comfortable after some use compared to the pilot sport 2's. Those were two other tires I was looking at but I couldn't justify the cost because of the way I drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 If you plan on needing some rain ability as well, you might want to check out the Pilot Sport A/S tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 If you plan on needing some rain ability as well, you might want to check out the Pilot Sport A/S tire. Utter ignorant nonsense. Good summer tires will pawn any A/S tire in the wet. For aquaplaning resistance a tire in the Max Summer Performance category would preferred though. Such as RE050A Pole Position, GY F1 GS-D3, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. In the Extreme Summer Performance you may give up some aquaplaning performance, while traction in wet will be even better. Interestingly Dunlop Z1 is phenomenal in the wet, according to reviews far better than RE01R. Although I'd personally give a nod to GY F1 GS-D3 - that thing ripped thru deepest water with a aplomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Utter ignorant nonsense. Good summer tires will pawn any A/S tire in the wet. For aquaplaning resistance a tire in the Max Summer Performance category would preferred though. Such as RE050A Pole Position, GY F1 GS-D3, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. In the Extreme Summer Performance you may give up some aquaplaning performance, while traction in wet will be even better. Interestingly Dunlop Z1 is phenomenal in the wet, according to reviews far better than RE01R. Although I'd personally give a nod to GY F1 GS-D3 - that thing ripped thru deepest water with a aplomb. Yeah, I see what you mean. I guess those would be more of a "I need these year round, not just in the summer" tire. Although I'd still take those of the General's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjoetart Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I had the GS-D3's and they work very well when it comes to water on the road. Little pricey, but you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I had the GS-D3's and they work very well when it comes to water on the road. Little pricey, but you get what you pay for.Great tires. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Great tires. +1 Always heard good things about them. Except the $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'd get RE050A PP or Z1 SS over F1 DS-G3. Had all three on Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'd get RE050A PP or Z1 SS over F1 DS-G3. Had all three on Legacy. i have re05s now and i LOVE them but i burned through them pretty quick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 +1 Always heard good things about them. Except the $$$.They're cheap compared to some of the other tires he's looking at. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Goodyear F1 Asymmetric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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