Ecsta 711s or Ziex 512 for Ronals?

[MR 325]

Ziex really are a decent tire for the price.

[808BMW]

Well if your trying I hope you can get a tire spinning in the rain.

I just got home from passing about 6 cars in the pouring rain, they didn't stand a chance.

[Mr. Lin]

I had an automatic civic that was able to spin the ziex's on damp pavement really quickly. we all know how torqueless the civics are and, for me, that's a testament to how poorly they work in wet weather.

great tire otherwise imho.

[sweetride01]

Since you've already had 2 sets you obviously know this, but I love my 512's in the rain.

Agreed. I don't think I've ever hydroplaned with them... when they're new, you can drive into 3" water at 40mph and you'll just slow down...fast.

[808BMW]

Since you've already had 2 sets you obviously know this, but I love my 512's in the rain.

[sweetride01]

Kumho makes some good tires (MX, V700, V710 etc) but the 711 (I had that tire once or maybe it was a 712) is not one of them. Look at Kumho MX, Falken Azenis RT615, Hankook RS2, Goodyear Eagle F1, Bridgstone KDW or Potenza S02/S03, Toyo T1R if price isn't a concern and you find one in the right size.

my 2 cents.

Thanks... it was hard to tell how good the 711s would be off of reading 1010tires reviews... most of the guys with those tires seem to drive Civics
I will look at all those you mentioned above. I have always wanted to try the Toyos but they are a little more pricey... and it's unlikely I will be driving the car all that much over the next few years...

[Jean]

Kumho makes some good tires (MX, V700, V710 etc) but the 711 (I had that tire once or maybe it was a 712) is not one of them. Look at Kumho MX, Falken Azenis RT615, Hankook RS2, Goodyear Eagle F1, Bridgstone KDW or Potenza S02/S03, Toyo T1R if price isn't a concern and you find one in the right size.

my 2 cents.

[sweetride01]

Thanks guys.
I will probably get Ziex's or something else that edgeracing.com sells then...

[backtrail69]

I have a set of 711s on my ronals currently, they suck. I would recomend anything else in 215/50 or 225/50. I recomend the Hankook Ventus RS2, BGF Sports or anything else. It is my experience that the Kuhmo MXs are good tires though.

[egk2]

Can't comment on ziex tires but I do think those particular kumho's are garbage, mx's are a great tire but I'm pretty sure they don't make a
225/50/15.

[sweetride01]

Just about to get the Ronal LS's. Question: I know the Ziex is a close fit w/o rubbing, but will the Ecsta 711 fit also (225/50/15)?
Also, I have been very happy in the past w/the Ziex's. So happy that our TL-S had 2 sets, and my car is on its second set.
Price not taken into account, which is the better tire?