Tire Decision 195/55/15

[vibebreaker]

I want to buy a new set before going back to school (200miles away).

I'm stuck between these two tires (getting them in 195/55/15) -

1. Yokohama S.Drive (Ultra High Performance Summer)
2. Kumho Ecsta ASX (Ultra High Performance All-Season) - What I have now.

Just some notes,
- they are the same price at $68 per tire
- no complains with my experience of the kumho ecsta asx's except maybe road noise which i dont think will improve if i go with the yokohama's
- i have winter tires

Input, please!

[catric69]

I was originally looking at the General Altimax HP's and the Flaken Ziex ZE 912 for my wife's Celica (195/60/15). I ended buying the Falken Ziex ZE 912 from Discount tire because they have more locations in our area in case of emergency. Also, they are the only tire company that I have witnessed using torque wrenches for installation.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Altimax+HP

They do not have your exact size, but these should be an alternate size for your application 185/60HR15.

[vibebreaker]

Hmm, dunno if i wanna risk that size but thanks though. I think those tires have very high ratings on tirerack. How are your falken tires? I hear the 512s aren't that great so I'm curious if the new version is better.

[catric69]

The Celica feel solid with the 912's. Handling is great on dry pavement and in the rain (it rains hard here). Road noise is almost non-existent, but this is comparing it to the worn Fulda Carats that were on the car (down to the wear bars). I won't be able to tell you how these will handle in the snow, since I'm in Florida. Hope that helps!

Eric.

[catric69]

The 185/60-15 would only be 1.27% difference from your original size.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

[vibebreaker]

yeah but i'm also on lowered suspension.

[midnightmach]

I just got S Drives. 205/50/15 amazing tires. Comfortable on the road and grip when pushed.

[PhatRoyale]

if you have winters, then it would make more sense to get dedicated summer tires

get s-drives

[hevster1]

Use the Kumho's.

[vibebreaker]

I already bought the S. Drives. I received it the following day after ordering. As a matter of fact, it's mounted

[dixonL2]

So.. what do you think compared to the ASXs? I was thinking ASXs for better treadwear...

[vibebreaker]

the s. drives are nice. i like it better than the asx's