Hey Guys

I Still have the stock Bridgestone Potenzas on my STI and it is really starting to give me a headache on the streets..I live in SF the City and the noise, the bounciness is really getting to me..

What is a good Stock tire that can give me a better ride in the city and the highway..Potenzas are out the question!

I was looking at the Kumho Ecsta ASX?

Do you care that the grip level will go WAY down with those tires? If you're on a budget I'd look at the Falken FK-452.

Do you care that the grip level will go WAY down with those tires? If you're on a budget I'd look at the Falken FK-452.

No Budget..Just want some good tires that can improve the ride quality...not looking for luxury ride..just a improvement in city driving.

The RE-070's have one of the stiffest sidewalls so pretty much anything should improve ride a little. Do realize that you said 'Stock' tires :P? That really limits things.

If you want good all seasons, I have heard many good things about the RE-960's. If you do a search, I'm sure you will find many threads like this and many tire reviews. gl

I second the Falken FK-452. They are a step down in performance but even 18 inch versions ride better than the stock potenzas.

Sumitomo HTR Z III.

you could even go with a 235/45 if you want it a bit more comfy

so 235/45 will give more comfortable ride then 225/45 comparing same manufacturer tyres?

Some of the new nitto tires are great for all around performance and comfort ride. Also the bfg's always have been a nice tire. Right now i am running the kdws and love them :)

Sumitomo HTR Z III.


A second vote, very good ride. However, you will lose a significant amount of grip from the re070. Also look into the re760 sport - it's another very moderate summer tire.

Some of the new nitto tires are great for all around performance and comfort ride. Also the bfg's always have been a nice tire. Right now i am running the kdws and love them :)

Nice tire. All season or summer only? Do you drive in the rain?
The reason I ask... I had the Falken RT-615's. Best dry tire I've ever had. Like glue. But the BFG's are awesome too.

By reading some topics on the wheel and tire page I think Falken 452 can work, but I am still debating with Dunlop DZ101 which received a 7.3 rating across the boards at tirerack.

Fuzion HRI, lol so cheap

skip the fusions

skip the nittos

skip the bfgs

they are also ran tires....and junk

I've been very happy with my 245/40/r17 Falken FK452. You can get 245/40/r17 at edgeracing.com for $100 a tire.