Time to call Tire Rack for new summer tires. What's the tire of choice these......
03-12-2003, 08:08 AM
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I chose Dunlop SP Sport 9000...
I added a Hunter 9700 balancing (Ride Match at Discount Tire) and they are infinitely smoother than the Michelin Pilot Sports I replaced. Discount Tire was willing to match their own internet prices.
I hear that these aren't as good for track times, but I spend most of my time on Houston roads. Not ideal conditions.
I hear that these aren't as good for track times, but I spend most of my time on Houston roads. Not ideal conditions.
03-12-2003, 08:19 AM
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i'll be needing new summer tires too.... i'll probably go with
the Kumho 712's. From what i've heard on the forum, you can't beat the perf/price combination.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3D Kumho%26amp%3BtireModel%3DECSTA%2BSupra%2B712%26am p%3BvehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bpartnum%3D245WR7E S712%26amp%3BfromCompare1%3Dyes">Kumho 712 @ Tirerack</a></
03-12-2003, 08:26 AM
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a friend of mine had them on his Acura.... even tracked them 3 times
and still ended up with very good treadwear. My P6000's have gotten really slick over the last 1000 miles of wear (total of 21k miles).
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03-12-2003, 08:31 AM
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If you want max performance, get the Bridgestone SO3s. I have them & love 'em. If . . .
you drive predominantly in straight lines (e.g., 75% of your drive is to & from work on the freeway) then a high-treadwear tire (Kumho?) might be a good option.
My view is this--tires are a very important piece in the safety aspects of your car--turning, stopping, etc. Choose wisely.
My view is this--tires are a very important piece in the safety aspects of your car--turning, stopping, etc. Choose wisely.
03-12-2003, 08:42 AM
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The Kumhos are probably a good tire for the money, no doubt.
But don't expect the same performance out of them as with a true max performance tire. These aren't <$100 SO3s! They'll likely be comparable or better than OEM stock.
That said, for the price & treadwear I would consider them next time around for my TT.
That said, for the price & treadwear I would consider them next time around for my TT.