Kumho Ecsta ASX vs. SPT

[DaleNixon]

Two new tires should go on the front.

 

[Nliiitend1]

Actually, it's common practice for some people to put new tires on the rear.

The reasoning behind it is that it's better to lose grip in easily-correctable understeer situation (front tires) than in a more-difficult-to-correct oversteer situation (rear tires).

 

[DaleNixon]

Oh... weird. I was just assuming you want new ones on the front as FWD eats the front tires much faster than the rears.

 

[funksilver07]

Has anyone mentioned that the ASX is an all season and the SPT is a summer tire? The compounds are different, the SPT will out handle the ASX in terms of sticking better. Depends on your driving needs, personally I think this car needs a tire that grabs, but that's me. I drive (and I mean DRIVE) my car. I want some rubber under me that can handle the power I'm putting out... (yes)

 

[DaleNixon]

That's exactly why I got the SPT.

 

[Circle9]

How much are the SPT's per tire? (215/45/18)

 

[Perro del Sol]

We just bought some 225/40/18 for $90 from tire rack......

 

[funksilver07]

How much are the SPT's per tire? (215/45/18)

$120/tire for the (oem) size 215-45-18 @ tirerack...