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  1. Kumho Ecsta SPT 215/50-ZR17 XL 95W treadwear 320 on stock wheels $84.00 each at tire rack Summer/Rain Tires (NOT ALL-SEASON - DO NOT USE IN ICE/SNOW) 1000 miles driven Tire Pressure 40F/37R After-market sway bars & end-links, cusco front undercarriage brace otherwise stock suspension. Honolulu, Hawaii 50/50 City/Highway including twisty mountain and coastal roads, no racing of any kind. On LGT only RE92 used previously. Selected this tire size with tall sidewalls for Hawaii's numerous deep potholes on the highways exacerbated by occasional torrential rain. Fitment is excellent with no rubbing. Please see Tire Rack or Kumho's website for detailed tire dimensions as this tire is actually wider than you would think for a 215 - more like a 225. Speedometer is -3.34% compared to the stock tires, though I have read that our speedometers tend to run high so in reality it may not underestimate speed by that much. These tires are quieter, ride is plusher (despite XL designation) and potholes are handled much better. Haven't had the opportunity to test the tires over standing water, but on ordinary rainy wet roads the traction is definitely better than the RE92's. Handling is less immediate - slower reaction to quick input than the RE92 due to the tall sidewalls - takes getting used to in fast twisties but once settled it hangs on quite well wet or dry - better than the RE92's but feels like more slip angle. Although I've read that people have used this tire in occasional Auto-X, in this tall profile size it would not work well. It meets my daily driving needs and will likely buy another set. I would recommend this tire as an inexpensive comfortable long-lasting summer/rain tire for daily driving where potholes are a concern. These tires are made in Korea
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