Kumho Ecsta PA31 for '06 IS 350?
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I'm looking for new all-season tires for my 2006 IS 350, to replace my worn out Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plusses. The Michelin's were good tires, lasting about 45K miles, but the fronts need to be replaced and the rears too in another 6-12 months.
I'm trying to figure out which all season tires to buy next, for good dry and wet traction, and occasional snow in the winter (I'm in the DC area). One tire I read good things about is the Kumho Ecsta PA31; it's a more inexpensive tire ($100) but gets great reviews and seems like it comes in my car's size for the front tires: 225/40-R18. However, tirerack.com and other websites don't show it as a fit, I'm guessing because it doesn't come in a 255/40-R18 size for the rear tires. Is that why? Could I run Kumho's in the front, and the Continental DWS in the rear, when it comes time to replace them?
I'm trying to figure out which all season tires to buy next, for good dry and wet traction, and occasional snow in the winter (I'm in the DC area). One tire I read good things about is the Kumho Ecsta PA31; it's a more inexpensive tire ($100) but gets great reviews and seems like it comes in my car's size for the front tires: 225/40-R18. However, tirerack.com and other websites don't show it as a fit, I'm guessing because it doesn't come in a 255/40-R18 size for the rear tires. Is that why? Could I run Kumho's in the front, and the Continental DWS in the rear, when it comes time to replace them?
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I would not recommend mixing them and the Continental Extreme Contact DWS would be a much better choice, on all four corners.
If inexpensive is what you are seeking, the Kumho Ecsta 4X would be a better solution, as it is available in both sizes needed.
If inexpensive is what you are seeking, the Kumho Ecsta 4X would be a better solution, as it is available in both sizes needed.
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