Kumho Ecsta SPT, General Exclaim UHP, Falken Ziex Ze-512

[vcontoursvt]

My Bridgestone Potenza RE-730s 205/55/16s are shot and I am looking to replace them. I drive a lot in California so dry traction and wet tractions is all I require. Not much of an auto-crosser, but I do like a spirited drive here and there. Quiet and treadwear are nice qualities, but I am a little more tolerant in those areas.

Originally I was leaning towards the Kumho over the Falkens, but then I read up on the Generals at Tirerack which have great reviews.

I still am leaning towards the Kumhos since I can get a nice deal at my local Discount Tire and they seem to have great reviews, but I was wondering if others had some suggestions.

[supertouringmike]

I have the kuhmos and they are Quiet with good traction under all conditions and we get it all (except snow/ice) in south FL.
Great tires redardless of cost and they are a sponsor of the ALMS (got to support the sport).

Get 'um you'll be happy.

[getsum111]

I have the Falken's. Never drove the others, but I'm very happy with the Ziex 512's. Good grip, not a lot of noise, and the price was great. Just my .02.

[TheMexicanJob]

BFGoodrich G-Force Sports.

Had em, great tire, great traction wet and dry, verry little roadnoise, i had a 225/50/r16, filled out the wheel well perfectly and gave a nice fat stance.

[smokespeed]

I have khumos on my altima and they are excellent tires!

[SpeedinBob]

I have a set of 225/45R17 Kuhmo SPT's with 10K commuter miles on my 98 CSVT and they are down to the wear bars. No Auto-X/road course duty, good alignment, correct pressures, rotated regularly.

Granted, I drive rather spirited but 30K mile tires gone at 10K is bull•••••.

The sidewall is a bit soft as I can feel the flex under hard cornering.

Won't be buying them again.

Bob

[Auto-X Fil]

That's the price you pay for speed. The SPT are very, very fast for the money.

[Big Jim]

Why not Fuzion or Dayton Daytona ZR?

They are both Bridgestone brands and will give you near Bridgestone performance for much less. I have 225/50ZR16 Dayton Daytona ZR tires on my car and they are great.