Suggestions for new summer rubber

[mndsm]

The XS is Kumhos equivalent to the Star Spec and the RS3. They suck in the rain. The SPT's are closer to the V12 Evo and the Neo-Gen, KDW, what have you. If you're stepping away from what i'd call no compromise summers into something that is high performance but will last more than 25k miles- I'd say do the SPT out of that category. Cheapest, and I know a TON of people have run them with no complaints.

 

[concealer404]

Can you get Yoko Parada Spec 2s in your size, still? They should be cheap since they were discontinued. I run them on my Miata which just sees street duty, but i've been impressed so far.

Not on the same level as the RS3/Star Specs, but plenty good to learn on.

Look on ebay for 'em.

 

[mndsm]

Spec 2's also were the ballinest looking tire EVER.

 

[dmention7]

Ecsta SPT, that's what I have. I'd rock them again in a heartbeat for a car that will be driven rain or shine during the nice months.

 

[Cmezz331]

so i can get spec2s for the same price as the v12's, cept theyre a 205/45/17 whereas my oem are 215/45/17.....acceptable?

 

[AJ]

I have the Ecsta STPs and have little rain issues. In Auto X, I perform better than those running RS3s and such. I'll be running at least 2 sets of tires this year, maybe 3, as I get just a little more serious.

Funny, I'm actually running 4 sets this year, lol. Sweet.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

Wow lol

 

[Cmezz331]

10 mm isnt gonna affect anything right? if im goin 60 itll say im goin 59....but like handling?

 

[Cmezz331]

so 130$ a tire is my budget..
these are my new choices...

Hankook ventus v12
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...003&autoModel=MazdaSpeed Protege&autoModClar=

bfgoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2(Ultra High Performance Summer)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...003&autoModel=MazdaSpeed Protege&autoModClar=

dunlop Direzza DZ101 (NOT starspec)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...003&autoModel=MazdaSpeed Protege&autoModClar=

Kuhmo Ecsta SPT(Ultra High Performance Summer)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...003&autoModel=MazdaSpeed Protege&autoModClar=

yokohama parada spec2 (THESE ARE 205MM WHEREAS MY STOCKERS ARE 215**, worth it?)
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Discount_Tires.cfm?pn=YT-1214&pID=10200


ive been reading reviews, but as stated above, reviews can only get me so far. opinions on these guys? im gonna be buying this week so help is greatly appreciated

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

I'd personally go with the hankooks. I'll be puting those on the ms6 if I get new wheels.

 

[mndsm]

Paradas are BALLIN. That is all.

 

[1Kris06]

I liked my kumhos but I've heard they are prone to sidewalls blowing out/bulging (which is what happened to mine), and why I didn't stick with them this time around.

 

[Slim]

10 mm isnt gonna affect anything right? if im goin 60 itll say im goin 59....but like handling?

Here's a tool to answer your question: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[Cmezz331]

Paradas are BALLIN. That is all.

But I've read they're loud and bad in the rain. Can't me worse than mine right now though. I'll take a pic so you guys can see what I'm dealing with.

 

[Cmezz331]

Here's a tool to answer your question: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

also, this is far better IMO
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

 

[Cmezz331]

so these were allseasons at one point....

Untitled by cmezz331, on Flickr

Untitled by cmezz331, on Flickr

 

[concealer404]

But I've read they're loud and bad in the rain. Can't me worse than mine right now though. I'll take a pic so you guys can see what I'm dealing with.

They're neither of those things.



That said, unless they're cheaper than the Hankook Evos, i'd run the Evos.

 

[Cmezz331]

I bought the evos! 112 a tire, not bad, bought a set of 4 and get an 80$ rebate. They come on Friday!

 

[escort1991]

When I was looking for tires for my mom's Montego, I stopped at tirezoo. They told me a handful of all season's siping doesn't go all the way through. Never knew that.