Replacing OEM tires

[wraunch]

Ok guys. I finally have to replace my OEM tires on my 04 Mazda 3 5 door. What do you guys recommend if I am looking for a 205/50/17 replacement for under $150. The Kumho ECSTA seems to be the best bet but I wanted to confirm.


(poke)

 

[wraunch]

Ok guys. I finally have to replace my OEM tires on my 04 Mazda 3 5 door. What do you guys recommend if I am looking for a 205/50/17 replacement for under $150. The Kumho ECSTA seems to be the best bet but I wanted to confirm.


(poke)

Quick followup:
What about the Yoko YK520 instead? It comes with a 60k mile warranty and for about $5 per tire more than the Kumho. Anyone have an opinion on these?

 

[WetsuitxNinja]

Ive been using kumho asx's they stick well, arent noisy, and look to be lasting much better than the stupid Rsa's.

Just ordered a set of bfg sports, they've gotten great reviews on the other forum

america's tires matched the price from tirerack for me on them as well, $105ea

 

[wraunch]

Not bad

I didnt think anyone matched tirerack. I will check on that. How many miles you getting out of the Kumho's?

 

[jhowey]

Yoko's Avs Es100 I Love Those
I Personally Run The Bfg's Though
BOTH UNDER 150 A TIRE

 

[WetsuitxNinja]

Yeah, I was looking at the es100's as well, but a friend had them before and said they wore really fast, and were noisy. (duh performance tire) but decided since they would match the price on the bfgs they would be the thing to go with.

Ive got 5k on my kumho's and there isnt any significant signs of wear. I noticed wear on my RSA's about 2k into them.

 

[keleko]

read this:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123644390