I'm about to go to all season tires for this winter and next summer. How are Kumho Ecsta ASX's? they are pretty cheap and i hear kumho isnt that bad. have any opinions to what all seasons i should get?


edit also i was thinking maybe Pirelli PZero Nero M&S.

Honestly you're better off with actual snow tires for the winter. All seasons aren't much better than summer performance tires in the snow. I am broke as well, but I managed to pick up a set of snows + wheels for $200, I can just slap them on when it gets undriveable.

But if you MUST have all seasons, and absolutely can't afford some summer tires, the ASXs aren't bad.

i have some dunlop winter sp sports right now, but the inner tread is completely bald and the outer tread looks brand new. im assuming from my negative camber. not sure what to do...

i love the asx's. havent used them in winter yet, but dont plan on it cause i want to keep my wheels in good shape. i have a set of 14s to put on, cut through snow better. If you are wanting a good snow tire, try and find a set for sale, wheels and tires, that are narrower than what youve got for summer.

-Jeff

I used them through the winter last year on my E36 M3 and they were decent. Not great in snow, but they can handle it to a certain degree. I have also used them at a track event and they faired pretty well. I would highly recommend them based on their price and versatility.

ive had kumho asx on my subaru forester for 3+ years now. i bought them the day i went to snowshoe, wv and had to drive the mountains in snow. they worked well on my awd car.

i drive the hell out of them on the street, on ramps i dive into about 55mph and power through them (lift throttle if i get too much understeer) and exit about 60-65mph. and thats on the asx's! they are not bad for the money, and last a pretty long time even under constant abuse. :thumbup:

errr decisions decisions. i guess ill go asx's if i decide to not get snow tires. i have staggered contours so its kinda hard finding a used set in the right size

I bought ASX's last November to see if they could get me through the winter(knowing that I had my old Dunlop Winter Sport M2's to fall back on if I needed them). When we finally had our first snowfall I was excited to see how they'd do. I left for work, but didn't get far. Got stuck a few feet from my garage. After 10min of rocking back and forth and sliding all over the place I managed to pull back into the garage. Switched to my 7yr old snow tires and smiled to myself as I passed SUV's and went up hills with ease.
The ASX is a good tire, but in my experience they were worthless in snow.

I bought ASX's last November to see if they could get me through the winter(knowing that I had my old Dunlop Winter Sport M2's to fall back on if I needed them). When we finally had our first snowfall I was excited to see how they'd do. I left for work, but didn't get far. Got stuck a few feet from my garage. After 10min of rocking back and forth and sliding all over the place I managed to pull back into the garage. Switched to my 7yr old snow tires and smiled to myself as I passed SUV's and went up hills with ease.
The ASX is a good tire, but in my experience they were worthless in snow.ouch, i might as well get a new set of dunlop sp sport m3's. theyre so expensive tho ;\. i have the money, i guess i wont be able to justify spending it until my car slides into something.

i have some dunlop winter sp sports right now, but the inner tread is completely bald and the outer tread looks brand new. im assuming from my negative camber. not sure what to do...

Flip the tires ;)

Flip the tires ;)still, im not sure if thatll be too safe:

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middle tread
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outer tread
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I had these for a month or so on my 540i/6 before selling it, and it seemed like a decent tire. Not the most grip, but what do you expect for an all-season? I'd definitely go with two sets though, if you can afford it: a summer set and a winter/snow set. It is really worth the investment. All-seasons are shit in snow, despite their name (a misnomer).

i just put goodyear eagle f1 all seasons on my wifes 325it a few weeks ago. not snow test yet, but these tires are great. better in the dry than the sportcontacts that were on the car before.

i just put goodyear eagle f1 all seasons on my wifes 325it a few weeks ago. not snow test yet, but these tires are great. better in the dry than the sportcontacts that were on the car before.those are really good in the snow.

i'm on my 2nd set, and i'm very pleased with them. they are no substitute for snow tires, but are a very well rounded all season. i have yet to get stuck with them, granted i actually know how to drive in the snow.

I have a set on my wife's 95 525iT and I am not impressed. They are wearing out much faster than the ratings on Tire Rack suggest. They are quiet and OK in the rain when more than 50% tread. I would not trust them in the snow. Dedicated snow tires are the way to go if you must drive in snow. They cost a lot less than any form of bodywork if you hit something. All season tires will never stop as well on snow and ice as dedicated snow tires and this is the critical time you need traction most.

ASX tires are OK for the price but I won't buy again. I have expensive high performance all season Bridgestones on my 97 328iC and have never regretted the purchase. Great tire wear, quiet, good in rain, will probably get more than twice the mileage out of them as the ASX's. When you factor in that it costs at least $100.00 for mounting and balancing, the Kumho price advantage is not that great.

Mark

Anyone know anything about Hankook tires? im about to wrap my 15" stockies in some Hankook iPike W409's

Well, I just noticed my tires are showing cords on the insides of the front tires. I take full responsibility as I swapped in a full WRX suspension in my Forester and never bothered to align it. I cant wait to see the alignment specs. Im guessing mild neg camber, but a LOT of toe out.

Anyway, I've had a great experience with the Kumho ASX. I expected very little from tires that cost me $53 each at the time. But they've been great in snow, rain, and dry. In fact, I can't believe how fast the car takes an off ramp (the only place I drive fast on public roads :devillook). Are they the best tire out there, not a chance. But as far as value is concerned, I give the ASX a :thumbup:

However, I can't get another set of the ASX in my size (205/55/16) so I will try the Fuzion HRi. Again, a super cheap tire, but on my non-competition beater car, who cares?

blah, im just gonna get some eagle f1 all seasons.

You know, there are some really cheap snows that you can buy in 15". The Hankook Icebears are quite good, as are the Dunlopsided Graspics.