Thoughts on kumho Ecsta le sport?

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From my experience with Nexens, I can only recommend them if you need a cheap tire that's available locally to replace one or two damaged tires until your original tires have expired. I would never recommend them as a new set. There are simply much better options available for similar prices. (like Kumho's)
 
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^ true that... I've had some nexxens and they are just good for regular driving... Nothing else

Traction is horrible, wet performance sucks...
 
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Personal preference, I guess, there have been a lot of local people here that were happy with the Nexens.

Owner's varied, from Lude to Civic, etc. Not only Honda owners.
 
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I'm not saying they don't have good treadwear, are pretty quiet, or not reliable. For a calmer driver in an economy car, they might be perfect. Compared to the higher-end tires I'm used to, they have terrible turn-in response, poor dry traction, and are on the verge of being un-safe in wet conditions. Not ideal at all for a spirited driver.
 
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^Definately a better tire out there, and if the Kumho's are comparable, then sure.

Unfortunately, being here in Canada, means we have to pay a premium for a wide variety of things, so, sometimes, a cheaper alternative is an unfortunate option.
 
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SykVSyx said:
^Definately a better tire out there, and if the Kumho's are comparable, then sure.

Unfortunately, being here in Canada, means we have to pay a premium for a wide variety of things, so, sometimes, a cheaper alternative is an unfortunate option.
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yeah exactly =(

But i found someone locally who is selling some all season Michelin pilot sport tires and i might just grab those, they go for $800-1000, got good reviews and hes selling them for $600.
 
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I won't deny Michelin tires are great, but I think there are other tires that are close or better for the money Michelin charges.
 
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I won't deny Michelin tires are great, but I think there are other tires that are close or better for the money Michelin charges.
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I totally agree but these michelin tires that i am seeing are brand new and $400 off, so i can't turn it down.
 
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I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about those Continental ExtremeContacts, both DW and DWS. Just check tirerack reviews to see for yourself. I was going to get them before I decided to go with FK452's.

OP, those should definitely be considered as one of your top choices. They have good treadwear ratings too, 540 IIRC.

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I won't deny Michelin tires are great, but I think there are other tires that are close or better for the money Michelin charges.
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+1
 
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