[ignernt]

My Roush wheels came with a set of Toyo Proxes T-1 S... 225/45ZR17... Treadwear rating 200, Traction rating AA, Temperature A. i love these tires, but they're kind of expensive... over $200 each at last check. Does anybody have a suggestion of something close in Traction, preferably something slightly higher in treadwear rating, and preferably a little less money? Thanks.

 

[sonza68]

I've heard goo things about the Kumho Ecsta MX. Price isn't too bad at $120 for a 225/45/17 although treadwear is only 220.

There are several people on here who really like the Kumho Ecsta Supra 712.

 

[ignernt]

Thanks Tom... i've been looking into the Kumhos, but is there any other brand and tire that's comparable? I've already done the comparison for the Kumhos.

 

[Mike]

Well, i've had my Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s for a while now, and I love'em!

I just recently took my 17s off, and put my 16s w/ BF Goodrich Comp T/A VR4s, and let me tell you, I miss my 17s!

The tires grip well, they're great in the rain, they wear well (280 treadwear rating) and, best of all, they're CHEAP ($86/each on TireRack)!

If I had to do it again, I wouldn't hesitate to buy Kumhos.

I've also heard good things about BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW or KDW 2.

Hope that helps.

 

[silverfrost99]

I hadnt ever noticed the Kumho MX tire before. I was going to suggest Nitto NT 555. I feel they are better than the 712s and they are cheaper than the toyos. The kumho MX looks alot like the nt 555, tirerack, however, does not carry nitto tires so you cant compare their charts of the nittos with the kumhos.

 

[Guest]

I run Nitto 555 extreme zr's ...I wouldn't go with anything other than my Nittos