Re: [a2-16v-list] Kumho ECSTA 712's

[Patrick Austin]

In 205/55/15, for under $95/each, I'm limited to stuff like the Yokohama 
AVS ES100, Dunlop FM901 and Ecsta 712...the MX is only available in 
205/50/15, which is about 5% too small.  The extra 200rpm at 80mph makes 
a difference...so, no MX's.  Same goes for the Azenis.  Unfortunately, I 
don't have the cash to drop on a set of new or semi-used 16" wheels 
right now, nor do I want to blow through my warranty 5% faster.   If I 
decide I want to be _competative_ in g-stock, I'll pony up the cash for 
some r-compund tires later on...  If you can find a better 205/55/15 for 
under, say $85/corner, let me know...but I haven't heard particularly 
wonderful things about the FM901 or the ES100's in comparision to the 
712's. It's kind of a weird size for a performance tire, unfortunately.  
I'll probably switch up to 16" wheels in a year or two, but for now I'm 
going to stick with the 205/55/15 size.