Autocross Tires

[d088]

I am due for a new set of tires, and am considering the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's. Has anyone tried these?

I'm running a stock '02 Z28 with 16's. Just finally burned up the crap tires that came on the car and need to find some reasonable tires that overperform their price tag.

Ben

[Luke]

Ask this in the road racing and autocross forum as well. Even though there's not much traffic in there yet, there is some very knowledgeable guys who check it out.

[02RedWS6TA]

Nitto 555RII's.

[Eugenio_SS]

Originally posted by 02RedWS6TA
Nitto 555RII's.
Won't work... he has stock 16s.
I would look into Kumho V700 Victoracers or Yokohama A032R (2 available A032R: A032R-h and A032R-s)

[wannafbody]

depends if you want a stricly AX tire or road/AX tire- for a street car kumho mx's or the yokes- for a strictly AX car Hoosiers are the best,Toyo ra1's are good, and Kumho victorracers or whatever model is available now

[d088]

Thanks for all of the replies. I will check out the models suggested.
I guess I should have mentioned that this is my daily driver, and I would like to find a tire that is suitable for both daily driving and autocross with more emphasis on daily driving since my autocross skills need more improvement than my tires do.

[wannafbody]

Sam Strano recommends starting on a street tire before jumping into rcompound tires- for the price the Kumho mx's will be a great start

[ShisHKbob]

Originally posted by wannafbody
Sam Strano recommends starting on a street tire before jumping into rcompound tires- for the price the Kumho mx's will be a great start

Just got my Kumho MX's, for $140/tire...they handle GREAT!!!!!!!

Worthwhile investment...

[d088]

Unfortunately, the MX's only come in 205/55 and 225/50 in the 16 inch. Any other recommendations? They seem right in line with what I'm looking for though - under $100 each.

[wannafbody]

check the Falken line or Nitto 555's

[JRHAWK9]

what about BFG's KD for a street/autoX tire??

[d088]

JRHAWK9 - with an avatar like that I feel as though I should take your advice! Is that you?

I've ran Falken's on my last car, and really liked them. For some stupid reason I didn't even think of them since tire rack doesn't carry them anymore.

[Shadow]

CHeck with Todd @ Discounttire. HE can probably help u.

I have the Khumos MX's on the rear and Falkens on the front. Excellent setup and sticks like glue for the price.

But they are 17's.