JoeFromPA Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Replacing a set of 50k-mile worn michelin pilot exalto a/s tires. The price is great (bout $100/tire shipped to me). I picked it for a combination of performance and winter leaning - that tread face speaks to me of some snow capabilities. We'll see. I'll put up a review after a few thousand miles and some snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 good luck... I suffered through the same tire for about 35k miles... they provided a soft ride and still had plenty tread left on them when I ditched them but I couldn't stand the way they performed. Even when over-inflated, the sidewalls were very soft. My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I doubt it. I think you are thinking of Kumho Ecsta ASX. 4x just came out in the past few months and is the next generation of the ASX (which has been around for a long time now). Heres the 4x: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+4X&affiliate=TZ4 Here's the ASX: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+ASX From all indications, the 4x has a much beefier sidewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Joe, you'll like the extra height from the 225's. I forget what the 215's felt like but I remember loving the extra fat. Much nicer on PA's horrendous roads. And a very slight RPM drop at highway speed is nice, too/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks Bolks. been running 225 for awhile so can't even remember what 215 felt like. The price is about the same and I like the extra meat on the sidewall/in the fender too. Michelin's were awesome, but they're loud now (50k miles, I should say so) and their traction is shot in damp conditions (not even rain, just damp). Really looking forward to a total refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks Bolks. been running 225 for awhile so can't even remember what 215 felt like. The price is about the same and I like the extra meat on the sidewall/in the fender too. Michelin's were awesome, but they're loud now (50k miles, I should say so) and their traction is shot in damp conditions (not even rain, just damp). Really looking forward to a total refresh. Why did I think you were still on 215's? Either way, new rubber is always a good thing and even moreso with crappy driving weather approaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm excited too for genuine "new rubber". Kumho's a pretty good midline tire company, and their ASX line was bread and butter for them. The new 4x is supposed to be an improvement across the board, so I'm really curious how it's going to feel. The one complicating factor is that my struts are pretty worn. Alignment seems good, but they don't damp like they used too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I had ASX's, and they were great for the money. I have a new set of Platinum LX's ready to go on my car. The spedo in my car is more accurate with 225's then 215's according to my GPS. Plus they fill the wheel wells without having to go to an 18 inch wheel. Good luck Joe, keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 You are correct! I had the ASX... glad you will not. Look forward to your review! I doubt it. I think you are thinking of Kumho Ecsta ASX. 4x just came out in the past few months and is the next generation of the ASX (which has been around for a long time now). Heres the 4x: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+4X&affiliate=TZ4 Here's the ASX: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+ASX From all indications, the 4x has a much beefier sidewall. My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Joe, et all, I started a reply to this thread before lunch... got busy at work and never pressed post... better late than never... I agree you will be happy with the tires. I'm rolling the same size Avid ENVigors. I have 13k on mine, "W" speed rated. Harder tread compound and a couple of pounds heavier. No problems with sidewall flex, and our load ratings are also the same at 94. Taller stiffer sidewall, no slushiness during hard cornering here. Go for it! Yours rate in the 87% percentile. Respectable for a tire with 39 million reported miles http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHPAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doccrowley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 just ordered them for my wife's 2.5i (205/50/17) for $109 per tire. I'd love to know where you found them for $100 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Tirerack and I was including a 50 dollar rebate. Will come out to 394 shipped to my door after rebate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I had ASX's, and they were great for the money. I have a new set of Platinum LX's ready to go on my car. The spedo in my car is more accurate with 225's then 215's according to my GPS. Plus they fill the wheel wells without having to go to an 18 inch wheel. Good luck Joe, keep us posted. I've had the LX Platinums for around 10k now, I think you'll really like them. They felt a little weird for the first 1,000 miles, but since then they've been great. So I would give them a little time to break in if the handling seems off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Tirerack and I was including a 50 dollar rebate. Will come out to 394 shipped to my door after rebate. Good timing. Kumho is raising prices, up to 8%, on Nov 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galiff Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I think I will be ordering these Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Nice, put about 250 miles on them so far including some driving in 2-3" of heavy snow with no salting or cinder around. (literally the day they were installed). I want to put another 100-200 miles on them, then play with pressures, and then review them. Should take a week. So far, like them alot - even moreso than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerklo Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks for posting... I am about the pull the trigger on a set of these for my car and its nice to hear good (although preliminary) feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidWombat Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Any clearance issues running 225/45/17 on the stock suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 ............I want to put another 100-200 miles on them, then play with pressures, and then review them. Should take a week. So far, like them alot - even more so than I expected. Are they meeting your expectations for snow and ice traction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Any clearance issues running 225/45/17 on the stock suspension? I've got Kumho Ecsta AST 225/45/17's on my car and have no problem with the stock suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Small update - got about 1500 miles on them now. I'll write a full review at some point. The day I got the tires, I drove through 2-3 inches of snow with no salt/sand involved. They performed exceedingly well, but since then I haven't gotten any wintry experience. The tires are, very simply, superb. If you are seriously considering them in this class, buy them, you will not regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm thinking about picking up a set of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So I ordered these in 215/45-17s for 432 delivered and the 50 rebate. What a deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogg Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 i almost got these but decided the dws's were worth the extra $20 a tire. plus i am not a fan of kumho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I was shopping for the DWS too, but at $95.50 per tire, it was a no brainer. Plus these are going to be my winter tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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