Ok these are my prospects, tell me what you think based on what you know about the tire, not what you THINK looks nice, errr, but looks count too, well most of these tires are 100 bux or less, I really dont want to spend more than 400 on tires ya know.

they will be going on 17 x 7, with a +43 offset

1. NT-450 EXTREME
All Season Ultra High Performance Radial
45,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty on Select Sizes
UTQG: Treadwear 300, Traction A, Temperature A
V and Z Performance Rated

2. NT-555 EXTREME ZR
Ultra High Performance Radial
UTQG: Treadwear 300, Traction A, Temperature A
Z Performance Rated

3. Toyo® Proxes T1-S is the new generation ultra-high performance tire for the world's most demanding cars and discriminating drivers. The smooth-riding V, W, Y and Z speed-rated T1-S offers excellent wet and dry grip, exceptional handling, and resistance to aquaplaning.

4. Toyo® Proxes FZ4 all-season high performance radial meets the increasing demand for stylish, affordable, all-season performance radials for sports sedans and coupes. This V, W and Z speed-rated radial (depending on size) offers choices for plus sizing applications.

5. FALKEN ZIEX ZE-512 (205/40ZR 17)

6. The Sumitomo HTRZ II. Ultra high performance driving and handling with a quiet comfortable ride. Performance that sticks to the road in wet and dry conditions with a quiet ride.

7. Kumho Ecsta MX

8. The ECSTA Supra is Kumho 712's latest Ultra High Performance Tire engineered with Kumho’s Winning SCCA & Solo Racing Technology. The ECSTA Supra also has the “patented” Rotate Wear Indicators (RWI), a visual alignment, inflation and tire rotation system, the tread pattern & special silica compounding provide maximum grip, wet/dry handling, and hydroplaning resistance.

[ May 06, 2003, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: Loneshark ]

 

9. Yokohama Parada Spec-2 tires feature black letter styling and are available in 45-, 40-, and 35-series; Z-, W- or Y-speed rated sizes for 16" to 19" wheel diameters. Parada Spec-2…Bigger Sizes…Badder Looks…and Better Performance for most cars.


10. Hankook Ventus K102 (205/40ZR 17)

11. The AVS ES100 radial is Yokohama’s Ultra High Performance summer tire designed to deliver ultra high performance looks and handling to the drivers of sports cars, coupes and sedans. The AVS in the AVS ES100 radial's name identifies that this tire is a member of Yokohama's Advanced Vehicle System flagship family of performance tires.

[ May 06, 2003, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: Loneshark ]

 

Kuhmo Ecsta Supra MX or the Yokohama AVS ES100. Both are incredible tires for the money.

Stay away from the Kuhmo 712.

 

Yep the Kuhmo Ecsta Supra is probubly the best one for the price. Stay away from the Falken Ziex series, they hydroplane real bad.

 

I've only used one of the tires on your list, the Toyo Proxes FZ4. I love them. They're damn grippy and have GREAT treadwear. I've been on them 25K miles and they still have about 80% treadwear left. And they look good. smile.gif

Also, I don't know how the roads are there, but I wouldn't buy 205/40/17. They look awesome but I now have 3 bent rims because of the low profile. frown

[ May 07, 2003, 06:18 AM: Message edited by: SpeedRacer ]

 

yea someone else is recommending 215's even tho they have a bigger radius compared to stock

 

Personally I would stay away from the nittos, toyos and pradas. I've heard that the Kuhmo mx's are beastly and I am a fan of the sumitomos.

 

stay away from the nitto's...they totally suck. the proxy's are good, but the fz4's aren't that great. my friend has the parada's and loves them. I'm satisfied w/ my current tires. Kuhmo ecta supra 712's 225/40/zr 16. My friend w/ a tt supra has the mx's and he loves them...says they have great grip and good treadwear. I also have a friend w/ the yokes avs100's and he says the grip is good...but he got 7k miles out of his tires.

also, you dont' have them on your list, but the falken alzienas (sp?) are a great tire. a bit more pricey than the kuhmo's but they are better all around.

 

The Kumho Ecsta 712s have weak sidewall construction. They are good for the price but avoid all road hazzards. I tagged a pothole and bruised the tire and bent the rim.

 

thats what i heard about the 712's that there not that strong, its looking like kumho mx's. but lets see what happens, those avs100 are tight, and i saw the paradas on a 18's the other day and they look tight, and the kid has 20 k miles on them already and they have alot of life left.