General Exclaim UHP vs. Kumho Ecsta SPT

MyE92 · 03-19-2008, 11:17 PM

Which do you think is a better tire, General Exclaim UHP or Kumho Ecsta SPT? I'm looking to buy 19's.

MyE92 · 03-20-2008, 12:00 AM

bump

Harajuku · 03-20-2008, 04:29 AM

I have 19" GE's on my e92. Rears went bald in 3k miles. The reason I bought the GE's is because I heard the Kumho's went bald too fast. Guess I can't win.

Tallest · 03-20-2008, 07:45 AM

dont save on tyres guys... get the best you can afford. 19in bling on cheapo rubber is not very wise i think.

just my 2c.

MyE92 · 03-20-2008, 11:26 AM

It looks like to two are pretty even.

ExclusiveAlloysE90 · 03-20-2008, 11:36 AM

SPT's do go bald fast. Falken FK-452's are in the same price range and are a much better tire. Go for those!

Gary@TireRack · 03-20-2008, 12:01 PM

There are a few threads comparing these tires, search for more info.

The Kumho SPT has a bit faster steering response and better dry grip, while I found the General is a bit softer riding and it should wear a bit longer as well.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

SV Concepts III · 03-20-2008, 01:06 PM

Pretty equivalent tires but I would give the nod to the Generals for the slight price advantage.

E90330iS · 03-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Dont forget the Generals are lighter as well.

Yeahas · 03-20-2008, 11:21 PM

the reviews of general on the tire rack is a lot better than that of kumho tho

Park2670 · 03-20-2008, 11:35 PM

I have driven on a set of the generals and was not a fan. I just wouldnt skimp out on the rubber you ride your life on.

ModBargains.com · 03-20-2008, 11:35 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=Ecsta+SPT
^Kumho Ecsta SPT

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Exclaim+UHP
^General Exclaim UHP

You decide. I have the General Exclaim UHP on my M6 Time-attacks, and I have no complains

They're great tires, just not for tracking.. so if you take your car tracking with these tires.. please save up for better tires

BeeEmDubU · 03-21-2008, 12:25 AM

I dont understand why you guys say the SPT wear out fast. My tires lasted 20K and could've lasted more if I didn't have so much neg. camber. Only thing I don't like is they're pretty heavy.

View Poll Results: What tire do you think is better?
General Exclaim UHP	20	60.61%
Kumho Ecsta SPT	13	39.39%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

03-19-2008, 11:17 PM	#1
MyE92 El Presidente 273 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	General Exclaim UHP vs. Kumho Ecsta SPT Which do you think is a better tire, General Exclaim UHP or Kumho Ecsta SPT? I'm looking to buy 19's.
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03-20-2008, 04:29 AM	#3
Harajuku Lieutenant 24 Rep 494 Posts Drives: AW e92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0)	I have 19" GE's on my e92. Rears went bald in 3k miles. The reason I bought the GE's is because I heard the Kumho's went bald too fast. Guess I can't win. __________________ what a car...
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03-20-2008, 07:45 AM	#4
Tallest Major General 1301 Rep 6,308 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	dont save on tyres guys... get the best you can afford. 19in bling on cheapo rubber is not very wise i think. just my 2c. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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03-20-2008, 11:26 AM	#5
MyE92 El Presidente 273 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	It looks like to two are pretty even.
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03-20-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
ExclusiveAlloysE90 Private First Class 2 Rep 150 Posts Drives: Bee M Double U 335i 4dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baldwin Park, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Sedan [0.00]	SPT's do go bald fast. Falken FK-452's are in the same price range and are a much better tire. Go for those!
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03-20-2008, 12:01 PM	#7
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	There are a few threads comparing these tires, search for more info. The Kumho SPT has a bit faster steering response and better dry grip, while I found the General is a bit softer riding and it should wear a bit longer as well. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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03-20-2008, 01:06 PM	#8
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Pretty equivalent tires but I would give the nod to the Generals for the slight price advantage.
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03-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#9
E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Dont forget the Generals are lighter as well. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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03-20-2008, 11:21 PM	#10
Yeahas Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 219 Posts Drives: SG E90 328 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	the reviews of general on the tire rack is a lot better than that of kumho tho
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03-20-2008, 11:35 PM	#11
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	I have driven on a set of the generals and was not a fan. I just wouldnt skimp out on the rubber you ride your life on. __________________
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03-20-2008, 11:35 PM	#12
ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=Ecsta+SPT ^Kumho Ecsta SPT http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Exclaim+UHP ^General Exclaim UHP You decide. I have the General Exclaim UHP on my M6 Time-attacks, and I have no complains They're great tires, just not for tracking.. so if you take your car tracking with these tires.. please save up for better tires
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03-21-2008, 12:25 AM	#13
BeeEmDubU Captain 18 Rep 718 Posts Drives: AW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	I dont understand why you guys say the SPT wear out fast. My tires lasted 20K and could've lasted more if I didn't have so much neg. camber. Only thing I don't like is they're pretty heavy. __________________
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