New Shoes [Feedback on Kumho Ecsta SPT or Falken FK452?] - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

italoM5 · 17th November 2006, 19:10

Looking to replace my Dunlap's with either Kumho Ecsta SPT or Falken FK452 on OEM 18,any comments on these two tires would be appreciated.

joe racer · 17th November 2006, 20:16

I have used two sets of Falken FK451. They were OK. Handled decently, a little noiser than previous PS1 and don't stick as well, but price was right.
My next tire will likely be Toyo T1R. Also considering Yokohama Advan Neova. Being a natural tightwad, I'll probably decide by price when the time comes.

Wilkie · 17th November 2006, 20:29

I just shod my beast with Kumhos. So far so good; the ride is good, and the handling is also good-- although I don't track the car. Overall, they are great value for strret use.

SC'dKellenersM5 · 17th November 2006, 20:42

Dont waste your time with those tires...either of them. Neither have the capabilities to handle a 4000lb sedan properly. The SPT's and the 452 are ok tires but there is better stuff out there for just a few dollars more. The SPT's have a fairly large following in the Pontiac GTO realm where lower priced is generally a large consideration. They are ok but lack precision (tho alot of tires in the lower pricing areas will) and generally loose response and feel with their sligthly squishier sidewalls with heavier weights such as with the GTO and M5.

If you are looking for a budget tire:

Kumho MX
Maxxis MA-Z1
Hankook R-S2
Nitto 555
GYear GS-D3

If you want to go down into the UHP category

SPT
452
Avon M Tech 500
G-force T/A KDW2
Toyo Proxes 4 and T1R (T1R's are probably going to be out of budget tho)

aaronmiles · 18th November 2006, 01:52

forgive me ... UHP? Ultra High Performance?

I'm lookinga t the TOYO Proxes 4 for my next tyre as I have read some good reviews on them and givens the laws over here, caught doing anything over 125 kph and you can kiss your license goodbye.

The local tyre shop has them for AUD$295 each where as the OEM Dunlops are AUD$550.

LFC09 · 18th November 2006, 03:05

I have just had Yokohama Advan Sport V103s fitted to all 4 paws. Price total fitted AUD$1730 (approx $1350US). Happy with the ride, and stick, compares favourably with Pirelli PZero Rosso, Conti contact sports, Michelin PS2s IMHO. Good bang for the buck so far, will know more after a few ks espec re tyre wear.

EM5PWR · 18th November 2006, 03:29

Sorry don't care for either of those tire brands... Ok for a Honda but not Ok for an M5.

SC'dKellenersM5 · 18th November 2006, 03:34

Proxes4 are quite good...i recommended them to a few of my buddies in the VW community.

As for the Advan Sport V103's, I dont think ive ever heard of them....although here in the states we do get an Advan Sport (no V103 designator though). The Pir. Pzero Rosso's are horrible tires...sure they are quiet and have good road manners but cant grip for crap. I would suggest just about anything else. I might even suggest Kumho over the Rosso's.

EM5PWR · 18th November 2006, 03:40

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Originally Posted by SC'dKellenersM5

Proxes4 are quite good...i recommended them to a few of my buddies in the VW community.

As for the Advan Sport V103's, I dont think ive ever heard of them....although here in the states we do get an Advan Sport (no V103 designator though). The Pir. Pzero Rosso's are horrible tires...sure they are quiet and have good road manners but cant grip for crap. I would suggest just about anything else. I might even suggest Kumho over the Rosso's.

I'd have to agree with you on the Rossos... I had them on my M3 and thought the same thing but still wouldn't want the Kumhos or Falkens either.

BMWM5Driver · 18th November 2006, 03:45

Stick with the PS2's for light track and heavy street use.