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RiderofBikes · 05-27-2014, 09:50 PM

Soo... Fall/Winter came along and you can imagine the lack of activity during this time... ON the good news tho, which i think really points out and enhances the Utilization of steady safe/sane "over inflated" tire pressures, non-aggressive driving style in the life span of my OEM Kumho Solus KH21 185/60R15(apparently not avaliable anymore OEM per Tirerack) Now being referred to the KH25, which is more or less the same tire. I went 72.5K miles

!!!! I was in need of new tires half way through winter though

Rotated only once @ 40K mi, never balanced, and factory alignment!! Job well done 35,000mi Kumho's!!

I did ALLOT of research!! and allot of contemplating and decided as for replacements i would try to find the "best" LRR tire for a reasonable price for the 15" wheel while also going up in size.

I eventually found the Yokohama Ascend in 195/65R15http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
fundamentally calculated the RPMs per mile, load bearings, load capacity, PSI rates, weight, reviews, cost, etc...

I found that based on that tire size/friction chart floating around here was a good compromise being LRR too, cause after-all i figured that i still use this car for its intended use and basing i didn't want to compromise on the overall sporty handling nature of the Fiesta.

These tires are BEAST, and also the most quiet tires ive ever had on ANY vehicle... Also realigned when mounted

On the downside, they are overall bigger than expected. I had to remove the rear wheel liners that i installed, as they rubbed even without suspension compression(granted very clean wheel wells). Removed the OEM airdam wind deflectors right infront of the front wheels cause they rubbed during turning, and it raised the car at least a full inch in ride height. WITH THAT SAID, It did Fill-in the wheel wells better and this thing cruises like a luxury tour car.
The extra sidewall is a bit more flexible in tight twistiest, but soak up bumps and potholes for breakfast. It's honestly a very good compromise. AND not to mention, i think within the first 3K mi I started seeing about 1-3mpg increase if driven right, in winter... so i was back up to ~40mpg with 8inches of snow!

Also, these have a 85,000mi Warranty, so lets see how long i make these last!

05-27-2014, 09:50 PM	#120 (permalink)
RiderofBikes EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: kansas city, mo Posts: 214 Pantry Boy Supreme (pbs) - '04 Volvo S80 T6 Premier Thanks: 28 Thanked 46 Times in 26 Posts	New shoes Soo... Fall/Winter came along and you can imagine the lack of activity during this time... ON the good news tho, which i think really points out and enhances the Utilization of steady safe/sane "over inflated" tire pressures, non-aggressive driving style in the life span of my OEM Kumho Solus KH21 185/60R15(apparently not avaliable anymore OEM per Tirerack) Now being referred to the KH25, which is more or less the same tire. I went 72.5K miles!!!! I was in need of new tires half way through winter though Rotated only once @ 40K mi, never balanced, and factory alignment!! Job well done 35,000mi Kumho's!! I did ALLOT of research!! and allot of contemplating and decided as for replacements i would try to find the "best" LRR tire for a reasonable price for the 15" wheel while also going up in size. I eventually found the Yokohama Ascend in 195/65R15http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes fundamentally calculated the RPMs per mile, load bearings, load capacity, PSI rates, weight, reviews, cost, etc... I found that based on that tire size/friction chart floating around here was a good compromise being LRR too, cause after-all i figured that i still use this car for its intended use and basing i didn't want to compromise on the overall sporty handling nature of the Fiesta. These tires are BEAST, and also the most quiet tires ive ever had on ANY vehicle... Also realigned when mounted On the downside, they are overall bigger than expected. I had to remove the rear wheel liners that i installed, as they rubbed even without suspension compression(granted very clean wheel wells). Removed the OEM airdam wind deflectors right infront of the front wheels cause they rubbed during turning, and it raised the car at least a full inch in ride height. WITH THAT SAID, It did Fill-in the wheel wells better and this thing cruises like a luxury tour car. The extra sidewall is a bit more flexible in tight twistiest, but soak up bumps and potholes for breakfast. It's honestly a very good compromise. AND not to mention, i think within the first 3K mi I started seeing about 1-3mpg increase if driven right, in winter... so i was back up to ~40mpg with 8inches of snow! Also, these have a 85,000mi Warranty, so lets see how long i make these last! __________________ __________________ "The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." Robert M Pirsig.