Stock 15" tire opinions Options

[DouglasJaneway]

Hey people,

I have stock 15" rims with wheel covers which sucks, but I can't do anything about it atm. I have toyo proxies 4's on there right now which are 205/55r15's v-rated. They royally suck... The goodyear's that were 195/55r15 I had when I got it were SOOOOOO much better. So anyways, I need a change. I'm looking at Michelin Pilot exalto 205/55r15's. What's your guys opinions? What has served you well? I want something with good handling and still good tread life. Is 205/55r15 the best size? Let me know! Thanks!

[richee3]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Now that its not 5 am and I'm half asleep, I'll elaborate. Sandusky nailed it, my issues with Kumho have always been in the long run. I remember three sets clearly and it seems like I had a fourth but I can't remember.

Set 1: 205/55/15 Ecsta on the Celica. Lasted 15k but were supposed to last 25k, had wires showing, no grip issues. Mild aggressive driving (heavy acceleration once a week.)

Set 2: 215/45/17 Solus on IS 300. Lasted 30k with a 50k warranty. One had a 2" blister and a smaller blister. No aggressive driving, apart from passing slow traffic.

Set 3: 205/55/15 Ecsta ASX on Celica. Lasted 30k. One was starting to act exactly like the blistered tire on the IS. Still had 20% tread left. Best set of the three. Moderate aggressive driving since the tires and the BEAMS came at the same time.

All three sets started out well. The Ecstas never really had grip issues but the Solus's did. All started out at around 4/10 for quietness, with 10 being loud. Kumhos are alright short-term tires but don't expect the best wear out of them. As I said earlier, my two sets of Falken Ziex 912's were better tires in every way. I haven't had any other Falkens to make a better comparison, unfortunately.