Well I changed this spring from Kumho Ecstas Supra 712's after about 30K's
to Fuzion ZRi's (these are from Bridgestone/Firestone). Price is about the
same and I'm finding that the Fuzion's seem quieter and don't follow the
ruts in the road like the Kumho's. I did change the tire size from 245/45R17
to 255/45R17 so that might account for some difference. Both are W speed
rated. All and all, I'm pleased with the change.
--
Richard

'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
3:73 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
Laser Red

> wrote in message
...
> i am considering them along with others. i just don't know what i can
> get locally in a kumho. i guess all winter to shop. i will park it for
> the winter on the old tires.
>
> On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:08:42 GMT, Joe > wrote:
>
> wrote in news:1155696599.376857.42180@
> >75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:
> >
> >> wrote:
> >>> i see you bought the general exclaim UPT.
> >>> i was wondering how they handle. i don't spin my tires, but i corner
> >>> hard. is the sidewall as stiff as gatorbacks, or does the sidewall
> >>> give more and feel squirrelly? do they hold a hard corner or slide?
> >>> i can get them locally for $105 plus $12 mount and balance. beats
> >the
> >>> heck out of $160 or more for a goodrich or goodyear at walmart..
> >>
> >> If that's what you're looking for I won't recommend them.
> >>
> >> Their plus side is:
> >> 1) They're very quiet.
> >> 2) They make the classic burn-out sound when you spin the tires.
> >>
> >> Negative side:
> >> 1) They don't track straight very well. They have a tendancy to
> >wander
> >> a bit on the highway.
> >> 2) They don't corner for ****. They give you a very odd feeling in
> >the
> >> turns and don't have a lot of stick.
> >> 3) They hydroplane in the rain.
> >>
> >> Overall rating: 4 on a scale of 10. The perfect inexpensive tire to
> >> abuse/show off with.
> >>
> >> I wish I would have bought another set of Firestones.
> >>
> >> Patrick
> >
> >FWIW, I've got a set of Kumho Ecstas on the Dak and they're wonderful.
> >Great in the rain squalls and still real decent on dry roads.
>