Tire opinions.. makeing a decicion

[nc89sho]

ok, the options at this point are..

Kumho ecsta supra 712's in a W speed rating...

or Michelline Sport A/S's in a possible Y speed rating..

any opinions...? looking mostly for performance here, with noise as my second concern. but mostly performance and grip. anyone have any experience with either of these?

 

[AutoSHO]

I would recommend staying away from the 712s. They don't have particularly good sidewall stiffness, have horrible cold traction, and get greasy fast when heated up.

 

[UnsungZero]

712's blow they'll last probably 18k miles

Michelins are OK but i tend so see problems with rim leaks on Michelins (Corrosion Developing Between the Tire Bead and Rim ******)


IMHO, i kinda prefer dunlop sp sport 5000's [225/55r16] (they're Z rated)
they make excellent rain and dry traction
and are tolerable in snow

they lasted 40k on my old Trans Am

(im running goodyear assurance triple-treds on my Sho now, theyre only t rated though....but they were free)

 

[Emerald94]

712's blow they'll last probably 18k miles

Michelins are OK but i tend so see problems with rim leaks on Michelins (Corrosion Developing Between the Tire Bead and Rim ******)


IMHO, i kinda prefer dunlop sp sport 5000's [225/55r16] (they're Z rated)
they make excellent rain and dry traction
and are tolerable in snow

they lasted 40k on my old Trans Am

(im running goodyear assurance triple-treds on my Sho now, theyre only t rated though....but they were free)

???
I live in the Great White North and I'm on my second set of Michelin Pilot XGT V4 and never have problems with rim leaks.
The Pilot Sport A/S is well rated, especially for an all-season.
The tire shop I deal with will not give you lifetime tire balancing on Kuhmos because they seem to go out of round quickly. Something to think about.

 

[AutoSHO]

I highly recommend the BFG G-Force KDWS in a 225/55ZR16. They wore extremely well and had a lot of grip. I was extremely impressed.