[ReverendDexter]

So, after this weekend's autocross, I've determined I *need* different tires before next season.

I'm currently running Kumho ECSTA ASXs. I have a rule that any DD of mine has to have all-season mud+snow tires, which is why I went with the ASXs. However, the Cobra is going to be relinquishing DD duty, so tires are almost wide open.

My only limits are that it has to be a street legal tire, and I'd prefer that it held up for at least 10k miles, including a season of autocrossing, so no R-compounds.

First tire I'm looking at is the Kumho ECSTA MX. I like the price, and I've heard a lot of good things about them from the local autocrossers. However, I'm also considering doing some track days/HPDEs, and I've heard that the Kumhos don't hold up when ran hard for longer times.

I'm also considering Falken RT-615s. Again, have heard a lot of good from autocrossers regarding this tire, though I hear it's not very good in the wet. I've also had bad experience with a set of Falken's, albeit they were the Ziex (turned to wood after ~5k miles).

I've always been a big fan of Toyo tires, though I don't have a specific model I'm looking at. R1Rs would be nice, other than the super-low treadwear rating, bringing me up to maybe a T1R, but I really don't like the looks of that T1R's tread pattern. I've had a few suggestions to go with RA1s or R888s (both of which I like, due to being spec tire for AI/AIX and CMC), but again, low treadwear ratings are making me shy away from those.

So, any thoughts?

[fairlane_68]

Two Words: Falkens Stick. I have lightened my car enough to get the tires to chirp, but that's all I get before I feel the car "yank." Falken has really stepped up their race and performance tire program, and have gone leaps and bounds over Kumho and Toyo. I will admit that I have a deal already done to run BFGoodrich tires once my car is full-time track ready. For now, while it's street legal, I stick with the Falkens. And yeah, they suck on wet roads.

[ReverendDexter]

Sounds good, I'll probably go with a set of RT-615s, then. I mean, if they're good enough for Vaughn Gittin, Jr's Drift Mustang, they should be more than enough for my stock b-port.

[Jazzer The Cat]

I run the PS2's on my Winter wheels and very happy with them. I had previously run the Goodyear Eagle F1-GS D3 and are FAR superior for doing the tip-toe through the twisties. Treadwear of 220 so a nice compromise between R's and mileage. Although, I think the Falkens are a better tire and even has less blocks on sidewall.

Jazzer

[texas_mustang]

KDW2s

[RipTide7]

Hey guys new to this forum.
Ive been hearing nothing but good reviews about the Nitto NT05s. Tread wear is 200, works great in the rain according to MM&FF and reviews on discount tire direct have been all 5 stars. Im prob getting these when i upgrade.

[ForestGRN_Ghost]

i like my ECSTA ASX.
but i really want some NTO5 or NTO1. to try them out..
but for now stickin with the Kumho

[ReverendDexter]

Originally Posted by RipTide7 Hey guys new to this forum. Ive been hearing nothing but good reviews about the Nitto NT05s. Tread wear is 200, works great in the rain according to MM&FF and reviews on discount tire direct have been all 5 stars. Im prob getting these when i upgrade.

Guy in my autocross club is using those on his Z06. I'll have to ask him how he likes 'em.

[fiverivers]

cooper RS3, roush trak pak cars have the same tire.

[ReverendDexter]

Funny, I made this thread over a year ago, and it STILL gets responses, hahaha.

For the record, I picked up a second set of wheels/tires, and I run Toyo RA1s as my race rubber.

[Jazzer The Cat]

Was it you, Reverend, who told me that the R888's were going to be discontinued? I still see them listed on the website.... hmmm

Jazzer

[ReverendDexter]

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat Was it you, Reverend, who told me that the R888's were going to be discontinued? I still see them listed on the website.... hmmm Jazzer

I don't know that they're being discontinued, but I know a lot of the race series that had gone from RA1s to R888s are going back (at the very least, I know Spec Miata has made this move). From what I understand, the R888s lasted about half as long, and the racers were complaining about it.