I have an 05 STI with stock rims and RE 070. I would like to replace the RE 070 (too noisy and rough for my taste) with Kumho SPT (or other equivalently priced tires). I would like to put Kumho SPT 245/40 17 on the stock rims. Can anyone give me feedback and opinions/experience on the performance of the Kumho's and comparison between the RE 070 and the Kumho SPT (noise, grip dry and wet, side wall, etc...) or other tires. I do not use the car for track, autoX, etc, just normal everyday driving with few high speed corners of course :D .

....for the $$$..... http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?sw=false&cs=245&pc=28662&rd=17&ar=40

Are the Falken FK-451 superior to the Kumho SPT?

....no....they are like damned jelly donuts ya get from dunkin' donuts.....

Falken RT615 in size 245/45/17. The little taller sidewall helps with comfortability and you gain using a wider tire that shares the same handling characteristics of the RE070. Not to mention that the STI can benefit from a taller tire in a high horsepower situation due to it's 'Integra Type R-like' gearing. It's a win-win situation. Anything less aggressive on the STI is doing it and yourself a real disservice. Just my opinion!

Thanks for the info. How is the noise level of the RT-615 compared to Re 070?

Falken RT615 in size 245/45/17. The little taller sidewall helps with comfortability and you gain using a wider tire that shares the same handling characteristics of the RE070. Not to mention that the STI can benefit from a taller tire in a high horsepower situation due to it's 'Integra Type R-like' gearing. It's a win-win situation. Anything less aggressive on the STI is doing it and yourself a real disservice. Just my opinion!


http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?c=1&sw=false&cs=245&pc=11868&rd=17&ar=45

Any advice or experience with Kumho SPT tires on an STI ?

Any advice or experience with Kumho SPT tires on an STI ?



....d000d.....they are supposed to be of a bit lower performance than the MX.....

The 451 and Z212 are BETTER than the MX....what do ya think ya want/need????

Wakie-wakie.....

I have asked a sales person at Discount tire and he recommended the Kumho SPT over the Falken 451? I do not have any experience with neither tire and just surfed for info. I am looking for a tire somewhat equivalent to the RE 070 but with less noise and roughness. I am willing to trade sme dry performance for noise and smoothness. Please advice on the Kumho SPT versus others in its price range. I have to put an order today...

....dood.....the d000d at discount knows NOTHING....really.....sorry......there is a mountain of evidance to support what I have posted.......there are VERT few SPT users here(none that I have seen even post)....there are LOTS of fk451 and z212 users here......question???

OK.. I am with you. Do you recommand FK451 (245/40 17) or ST115 (225/45 17). What is the largest size that fits 05 OEM STI rims without hitting....

....I'd get 245/40's....or....largest size that fits??? a 255/40 might :D....could.....:D

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?sw=false&cs=255&pc=28663&rd=17&ar=40

I called subaru of dallas and they told me that 245/40 17 are the largest size without havingthe rear tires hit... So, I have ordered Falken-451 with 245/40. Thanks for your help.