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Old 06-22-2009, 10:18 AM   #1
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Hey all, I need a tire recommendation. Here are my wants/needs from the tire:

-Needs to have great wet and dry traction, snow is not a factor.
-Needs to be decently quiet, some noise is ok
-Will not be tracking, simply a spirited DD tire
-Looking to spend under $160/tire
-Tire size will be 245/40/17
-Tread life needs to be decent as well

What would ya'll suggest? I was leaning towards the Kumho Ecsta XS but wasn't sure if it was geared more towards the Auto-x crowd.
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Old 06-22-2009, 12:09 PM   #2
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I'd say General UHP's or Dunlop Star Specs mattering on how aggressive you want to be. XS's are apparently not that good in the rain.
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Old 06-22-2009, 09:55 PM   #3
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Thanks! I was considering the Star Specs as well. Any other recommendations?
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Old 06-23-2009, 12:32 AM   #4
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Dunlop Star Specs mattering on how aggressive you want to be. XS's are apparently not that good in the rain.
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Thanks! I was considering the Star Specs as well. Any other recommendations?
Federal 595RS-R...but in the 235/40...they run WIDE
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Old 06-23-2009, 06:25 AM   #6
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^^^^ great tires

...but in that size you'll need to roll your rear fenders.
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^^^^ great tires

...but in that size you'll need to roll your rear fenders.
the 595RS-R does not come in a 245/40

235/40 - 235/45 - 255/40

and the 235/40 will fit just fine
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The Star Specs also run wide. I run 235/45r17 as daily drivers,and they are plenty wide (as wide as most 245/45r17). I have been really impressed by the wet traction as well. They do have a stiff sidewall, so they are not the most comfortable daily driver tire,but (in my mind at least), they are the perfect balance of performance, wear, and comfort/drivability including noise as they are fairly quiet until well worn. The price is right,too.
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^^^^So you think I should take it down to a 235 if I go with the Star Specs, even if I plan on rolling thew rears anyways?

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the 595RS-R does not come in a 245/40

235/40 - 235/45 - 255/40

and the 235/40 will fit just fine
I've got a fiver that says they'll rub. I had to roll my rears for 235/40-17 RE01R's <--- they were just making contact in serious cornering.
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With a wagon, I would say yes. You may want to call Luke at TireRack and ask him though.

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I've got a fiver that says they'll rub. I had to roll my rears for 235/40-17 RE01R's <--- they were just making contact in serious cornering.
I got a set of camber bolts says they wont
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