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Old 02-20-2007, 07:29 PM   #1
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Kuhmo Ecsta ASX. They last us about 25K miles with moderate-hard driving, AA traction rating and a 410 treadwear rating. I love them so much they're on all of the autos.
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Old 02-20-2007, 08:21 PM   #2
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Hey Fun42, you stole the vanity plate I own in MN for my '71 Datsun 240Z since 1979. I planned on transferring this plate to my boxster, but I guess not now...should have copyrighted it, oh well...j/k...

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Old 02-21-2007, 08:01 AM   #3
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Advice on tires for mostly dry driving conditions

it's all good...Fun42 is not my license plate, only my user name here on this site.
Any advice on what tires work best for moderate to spirited driving. A good compromise between: long tread wear vs. handling/performance. Mostly dry weather driving conditions.
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Hey Fun42, you stole the vanity plate I own in MN for my '71 Datsun 240Z since 1979. I planned on transferring this plate to my boxster, but I guess not now...should have copyrighted it, oh well...j/k...

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I have the OEM replacement Continental Sport Contact's. I love them so much I just put a 2nd set on last week, actually. They're 1/2 the price of the Michelin Pilot Sports, and they seem to handle about as well, and they're MUCH quieter as they wear than the Pilot Sports.
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Old 02-21-2007, 09:57 AM   #5
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What did the set of 4 cost you?
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What did the set of 4 cost you?
I think around $750 for the tires, and then 2-3 hours labor (give or take; can't remember) for balancing on a Hunter 9700, and a 4-wheel alignment. I think it was right at $1000 out the door.
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Old 02-21-2007, 11:01 AM   #7
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I had to put tires on the rear of my Boxster. Same size wheels.

Check out tirerack.com. I found the Kumhos and the tires I bought - BF Goodrich GForce Sports- were the most 'cost effective'. Only put about 1000 miles on 'em so far, and they're very sticky. They have a pretty high treadwear rating, so I'm hoping they'll last a couple years as a daily driver.

I need to get another pair for the front, as the Bridgestone Potenzas that are on there are slipping a bit. They still have a decent amount of tread, but they don't stick for crap.

Anyway, a pair of 265 35 18s were $163 each from Tirerack. Had them shipped directly to the NTB that installed 'em.
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Old 02-22-2007, 11:16 AM   #8
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When the times comes, I may go with the Kumho's as well...

I just put them on the Benz and I am VERY happy with these tires.

225/40ZR18 front - 265/35ZR18 rear

$500 for 4 ECSTA ASX ( All-Season ) or ECSTA SPT ( Summer )

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Old 02-26-2007, 01:20 PM   #9
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I use Kumho's having replaced the Michelin Pilots. I think the Kumho is a good tire. I have not had any problems with them at all but they definitely work better when they are warm.

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Old 02-21-2007, 07:45 AM   #10
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I've been looking at Kumho ECSTA SPT not ASX

Interesting, I've been looking at Kumho's ECSTA SPT not ASX. SPT for Summer and ASX for all season is that the way it goes? Thank you for the feedback.

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Kuhmo Ecsta ASX. They last us about 25K miles with moderate-hard driving, AA traction rating and a 410 treadwear rating. I love them so much they're on all of the autos.

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Old 03-02-2007, 09:50 AM   #11
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Kuhmo Ecsta ASX. They last us about 25K miles with moderate-hard driving, AA traction rating and a 410 treadwear rating. I love them so much they're on all of the autos.

gotta second this....8k on mine with no obvious tread wear, and very good in the snow
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