Which of these tires would you recommend?

vbb · 06-24-2009, 10:03 AM

I'm shopping around for tires for some aftermarket wheels, and have come up with the following brands.

Kumho Ecsta SPT
Falken FK 452
Hankook Ventus V12
General Exclaim UHP

I don't race or auto-X... I'm just looking for any experience, comments, or reviews on which of the four is the better tire for an everyday driver (noise, traction in rain, wear, etc).

Thanks!

SpmnE9zero · 06-24-2009, 10:09 AM

452's!!! FTW!
Havem, Lovem!

Johan@WSTO · 06-24-2009, 11:39 AM

452's are great tires for daily use.

wuufer001 · 06-24-2009, 11:43 AM

452 for me so far so good

BMW335machine · 06-24-2009, 02:47 PM

yes the FK452 is a great tire for street daily driving. if you are on a budget go with the Ventus V12 EVO but NEVER buy Generals, they suck big time.

KkSc · 06-24-2009, 02:48 PM

falken is the best in your list!

cbad335 · 06-24-2009, 02:49 PM

I've had generals and really disliked them. They get good ratings on Tire Rack, but I don't see how. I'm running Falkens now and they are a better tire. I think the sidewall is a little soft for the weight of e9xs when cornering at speed, but for everyday driving, they've worn well.

vbb · 06-24-2009, 03:27 PM

Lots of votes for the Falkens. They're reasonably priced too. I'm definitely looking for something around the $700-$900 range (for a set of 4 staggered tires) as opposed to the $400 per tire route. Especially when we're talking about a car that I daily drive.

SV Concepts · 06-24-2009, 04:06 PM

452 is the best of those tires. Kumho's are loud, generals don't handle especially well, and hankook I have no experience with.

slowpoke · 06-24-2009, 05:46 PM

Yea I'd like to know more about the Hankook tires since I've seen their commercials. Are they a Korean company? Sounds like it from the name. Anybody have any reviews / personal experience with the Hankook tires?

p.s sorry for the thread jack

Dan335i · 07-06-2009, 02:35 AM

452 PERIOD! over the others.

hl0m4n · 07-06-2009, 03:13 AM

falken or vredsteins ftw

uberschnell · 07-06-2009, 09:32 AM

The kooks are not bad tires. Used Z2's on the track and they handles pretty damn well.
If this is your only set of tires then consider spending a few more $$. Why handicap your car's performance with mediocre tires?

For a around 250 a tire Nitto makes the NT05 in our size (19"). Sick performance tires, but will wear out pretty quick (200 utq).

Or do what I did, have 2 sets of tires. 19" for day to day with decent commuting tires and a set of 18"s with good rubber for serious fun.

BillLee · 07-06-2009, 10:22 AM

Falken FK 452!

06-24-2009, 10:03 AM	#1
vbb Captain 1864 Rep 935 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 manual Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: present iTrader: (4)	Which of these tires would you recommend? I'm shopping around for tires for some aftermarket wheels, and have come up with the following brands. Kumho Ecsta SPT Falken FK 452 Hankook Ventus V12 General Exclaim UHP I don't race or auto-X... I'm just looking for any experience, comments, or reviews on which of the four is the better tire for an everyday driver (noise, traction in rain, wear, etc). Thanks!
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06-24-2009, 10:09 AM	#2
SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 505 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	452's!!! FTW! Havem, Lovem! __________________ Eurocharged V5 \| ROW's / CC Delete \| K&N's \| H&R Springs \| Single Fin G.B. Grill \| Mode Carbon Diffuser \| JBSpeed CF Spoiler \| Arkym Style CF Splitter \| CF Mirror Caps \| 5% Tints \| 12mm Spacers \|
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Johan@WSTO Colonel 201 Rep 2,117 Posts Drives: BMW E89 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	452's are great tires for daily use. __________________
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wuufer001 Colonel 375 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [9.34]	452 for me so far so good __________________
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BMW335machine Banned 3 Rep 99 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SFV, SoCal iTrader: (0)	yes the FK452 is a great tire for street daily driving. if you are on a budget go with the Ventus V12 EVO but NEVER buy Generals, they suck big time.
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	falken is the best in your list! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	I've had generals and really disliked them. They get good ratings on Tire Rack, but I don't see how. I'm running Falkens now and they are a better tire. I think the sidewall is a little soft for the weight of e9xs when cornering at speed, but for everyday driving, they've worn well. __________________ \| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZPP \|
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06-24-2009, 03:27 PM	#8
vbb Captain 1864 Rep 935 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 manual Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: present iTrader: (4)	Lots of votes for the Falkens. They're reasonably priced too. I'm definitely looking for something around the $700-$900 range (for a set of 4 staggered tires) as opposed to the $400 per tire route. Especially when we're talking about a car that I daily drive.
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06-24-2009, 04:06 PM	#9
SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	452 is the best of those tires. Kumho's are loud, generals don't handle especially well, and hankook I have no experience with.
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slowpoke Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 208 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Yea I'd like to know more about the Hankook tires since I've seen their commercials. Are they a Korean company? Sounds like it from the name. Anybody have any reviews / personal experience with the Hankook tires? p.s sorry for the thread jack
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07-06-2009, 02:35 AM	#11
Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 32 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	452 PERIOD! over the others.
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07-06-2009, 03:13 AM	#12
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	falken or vredsteins ftw __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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07-06-2009, 09:32 AM	#13
uberschnell Brigadier General 675 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	The kooks are not bad tires. Used Z2's on the track and they handles pretty damn well. If this is your only set of tires then consider spending a few more $$. Why handicap your car's performance with mediocre tires? For a around 250 a tire Nitto makes the NT05 in our size (19"). Sick performance tires, but will wear out pretty quick (200 utq). Or do what I did, have 2 sets of tires. 19" for day to day with decent commuting tires and a set of 18"s with good rubber for serious fun.
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07-06-2009, 10:22 AM	#14
BillLee Major General 679 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	Falken FK 452! __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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