What tire do you like?

[Dupie24]

Gonna be buying new rims, American Racing Vintage Torq-thrust M and will need some new rubber.
Right now I have Toyo Proxes 255/45/R20. I generally like em, have 36k on em and they still have some tread left. I do have an issue with one of the left side tires (currently on the front), there is an imbalance that changes with tire pressure. I have a very slow leak and when the air pressure gets under 32 the tire shakes at 55 mph. Its pretty much ok if the the pressure is over 32, although I can still feel a little bit. This started happening at about 20k and I felt that maybe the Toyo's are not the best option.
Soooooo, Tirerack recommends 245's, I have 255's, will 255's fit on 20x8.5 wheels? What tires do you like? I was looking at Kumho Ecsta ASX. Thanks for any replies, this forum rocks!

[Cam]

Bob, with the way you drive...................the stock conti's are just ur speed.













Now Tina should be sporting the F1's.............................hahahaha

[Dupie24]

Bob, with the way you drive...................the stock conti's are just ur speed.













Now Tina should be sporting the F1's.............................hahahaha

Real funny Cam, Tina says hello

[thewagon]

I've had hankooks and toyos proxes 4. Proxes 4 for me

[Dupie24]

I've had hankooks and toyos proxes 4. Proxes 4 for me

Thanks Andrew!
Have you heard anything good or bad about the Kumho's?

[thewagon]

I haven't heard anything good. Other then they are usually cheaper.

[Scooby]

Make it another vote for the "Proxes 4"
Rollin 255/45/20 and love em !

(PS... the ST is a TRUCK tire )

[Dupie24]

Make it another vote for the "Proxes 4"
Rollin 255/45/20 and love em !

(PS... the ST is a TRUCK tire )

Thanks Scooby! Toyos seem to be the consensus hear --- although I'm gonna go with the Kuhmos, cheaper and good reviews. If I don't like em, I'll have a set for sale soon! Thanks again!

[MattRobertson]

I've heard good about the Kumhos myself. No experience with them but I've heard a good review or two.

[Dupie24]

I've heard good about the Kumhos myself. No experience with them but I've heard a good review or two.

Thanks Matt, I think I'll keep my old Panther wheels and Toyo tires so someday I can really wear them out at Willow Springs, next time you guys go.... let me know!

[MattRobertson]

It may be as soon as the 2nd weekend in December buddy. You think you can make that? I'm sure Cam and Mark would be in. My trouble is I don't 110% know my car will be done in time and I'm afraid to buy into a track day and eat the fees (I'm 95% sure it'd be OK).

[Mighty Noid]

Nitto Tires.... Invo....

[MagnumRT05]

I have had them all except Pirelli and the Toyo's dont really hold the road. My Kumho's have been perfect. Ive had 2 sets of Ecsta's and wont go to another brand ever.

[Dupie24]

I have had them all except Pirelli and the Toyo's dont really hold the road. My Kumho's have been perfect. Ive had 2 sets of Ecsta's and wont go to another brand ever.

Now that's exactly what I wanted hear, glad you like em.
Hopefully I will be joining the "i like the Kumho's" crowd in 2 weeks.!!

[MattRobertson]

You know thats a good point. I've gone on record here as saying the Toyo Proxes ST's were NOT tires I would ever buy again given their wet weather performance.... and I'll say it here again. Those were the worst tires I have ever driven on in light rain when accelerating.