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Replying to: isk79 (Nov 13, 2006 2:37 pm) Fedlawman was nice enough to do all the dirty work by testing them (thanks, Brian  ), so I'd give them a shot if I was in your shoes. I have almost 20K miles on my OEM's, and they only get louder and noisier as they age. The grip pretty much stinks too. I'll be looking at the Pirellis myself soon. Just my $.02 worth on the matter. |
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Replying to: isk79 (Nov 13, 2006 2:37 pm) Kumho's are VERY popular with the enthusiast/racing crowd, and for good reason - they make outstanding performance tires. According to Tire Rack, the ASX is very close to the Pirelli's in both wet and dry performance, and they go for $86 each in the OE Acura TSX size! I actually went back and forth in my mind for weeks between the Pirelli's and the Kumho's, but ultimately chose the Pirelli's because I wanted a "no compromise" all-season tire and the PZero Nero M+S is closely related to the highly regarded summer only PZero Nero (they have identical tread patterns). I also got a good deal on them from my neighborhood tire shop. Read the attached review and see how close the Pirelli and Kumho are to each other in performance, and then consider that the Kumho costs $43 less per tire! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=52 I don't have personal experience with the Kumho Ecsta ASX, but based on the Tire Rack test results, I'd say it's a no-brainer. Kumho's are getting more popular every season and I bet they won't be bargain priced for much longer (remember how inexpensive Japanese cars used to be?!?!). Good luck! Brian
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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 13, 2006 9:26 pm)
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Replying to: johnny420 (Nov 15, 2006 7:46 am) They stored my wheels for me while we waited for the tires to be delivered, where very careful handling my polished lips, dealt with my spacers and hubcentric rings with no problem, and hand torqued my lug nuts to 80 lbs in a criss-cross pattern as I requested. Good group of guys over there. 
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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 15, 2006 8:16 am)
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Replying to: johnny420 (Nov 15, 2006 11:31 am) I'd like to drive your car again after you get them. Turn-in is awesome - they will utterly transform your already nicely modified TSX.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 15, 2006 2:46 pm) My only real concern with the 225/45's is the lower profile, and the bigger wheel gap I'll likely get. Not a big deal, and probably not that noticeable. I like that you think the tires "will utterly transform" the car. That sounds really good. I'll probably look at the Kumhos also (OEM size), but Tirerack really liked the PZeros.
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Profile won't change with the new tires because the sidewall number is a factor of the width of the tread. In other words, a 225/45 tire is virtually identical in sidewall height to a 215/50 tire. Here's a great link to help you calculate tire profiles and speed corrections... http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 15, 2006 7:36 pm) |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 15, 2006 7:36 pm) Initial impressions are good. I watched while they installed the rubber, and was immediately taken by how much more agressive the tires looked that the OEM Michelins. One thing I learned quickly though, is that new tires do have a bit of a run-in period. I asked the kid who gave me my keys if there was anything I needed to do to break the tires in, and he said no, just get in the car and go. Wrong answer. I headed down to Dash Point road to test 'em out, and nearly spun the car out in the first turn I took, at like 30mph.  I've been taking it easy ever since I also went back to Discount and told them they should watch what they tell people. That could get them in trouble. No biggie. VSA saved my bacon!  One other thing, the sidewall size is similar (4 versus 4.2 inches) but not the same as stock. Some of the hard-earned wheel gap reduction I gained with the A-Spec suspension is lost. Not a lot, but noticeable. As for driving, turning and turn-in are better, and ride and noise are similar to what I had. Wet performance isn't as good so far, but the tires only have about 45 miles on them, hardly any of those miles on dry roads. I'd be interested to hear opinions on how many miles are needed on new tires before their full performance is realized. Will post more as I get the full impression of these tires. Fedlaw, you're welcome to drive the car, which now has A-Spec suspension, 22mm RSB and new rubber, just let me know. I am done with suspension mods!  
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