tcampbel1965

I replaced stock tires (michelin XGTV4 195/55-15) with Nitto NT450 extreme 205/50/15 mainly for more grip as I was considering casual track use. I bought dedicated snow tires and wheels since the michelins were horrible in the snow. The michelins suffered 3 side wall blow outs in 18 months (Buffalo roads ya know)so they had to go (expensive too). The Nitto's have good grip but are LOUD!!!!!! So loud that I want to jump out of the car at about 40 mph (not enough wind noise yet to drown out the rumble at that speed) to escape the torture. Am considering Kumho Ecsta tires. How is the noise?? Any better choice that is economical (no longer in love with car as I have an S2000), not noisy, summer only, and with good grip. Thanks

meat

I have Michelin Pilot XGT-V4's (205/50's) on my GS-R.

They are pretty good tires - cost is about the same to the horrible stock tires.

I use Blizzacks in the winter.

Jim@tirerack

Because you have the snow tires the Kumho would be a good choice. They are quiet riding with excellent wet traction and better than average treadlife on a performance tire.
You may also want to look at the Yokohama AVS ES100 with the same characteristics but better handling.
If I can help let me know.
Thank you

Jim 800-428-8355-364