I need some new tires for the max especially ones that grip good. But i will not take them off in the winter. I dont know if its worth the $160 to get the Ecsta ASX. Let me know what you guys think. I need a tire that will last long at least 300 treadwear and need traction to be AA but at least A and temp to be A, and speed rated high.

 

What size are you looking to get?

 

235/40/18 .....

 

I'm going to go with the Kumhos. I've had good luck with their tires, and I've never even heard of Nexen???

Can't give you much help on all-season tires.. it's warm where I live and I run summer tires only

BTW my friend has ASXs on his 1.8t Jetta and he has been very happy with them.

 

I have 235/40/18 Kumho Ecsta ASXs and I am very happy with them.

GL

 

How are they in the rain?

 

My friends dad owns a tire shop...he sold me these Nexen 3000 for dirt cheap to beat-on for a summer. Well after 10k km's they still have 70% tread and they don't hydroplane if I try!! I've had Pilot Sports, Protenza's, Kuhmo's, Dunlops and Proxes...I have to say, for the money Nexen's are amazing. The best "everyday" tire i have ever used. As long as you don't take them to the track and expect to hook-up a 3500RPM clutch drop you'll be more than happy.

Trust me on this, i have access to any tire I want at cost and I just bought another set of Nexen's for this year

Pm me if you have any other concerns

 

i checked a few sites and people seem to give very positive reviews on the nexen 3000. im also looking for a size of 235/40/18 and for a price of $390 shipped through ebay is unbeatable.

Do you guys know where else to buy this tire?

 

i bought the nexens with muranos for 750 shipped from ebay

 

I have the ASX and i am pretty happy with them, they stick pretty good and arent bad in the rain. My dads lincoln has the x3000 ones and they look great and also perform pretty good for the size he has.

 

Quick question:

How big of a ride difference will i feel with a 235-40-18 tire vs. 225-40-18???

The difference in price is $55. Is it worth it?

Thanks

 

I have ASX's on my 2k2 17's... and I love them. My car needs an alignment, but the tires barely show any sign of wear after 4k miles. Traction is pretty good, but I can still spin them on my 3.5

 

Go with the 235. Wider is better!!!

The Kumho's are pretty good tires

 

My .02
theres a bunch of tires that don't do bad when its dry but absolutley suck in the rain.You don't want to find out the ones you bought suck in the wet when your hitting the binders on the Schuylkill Xpressway ! read the tirerack tests,spending a bit more for tires could save your car and your ***.
OK off the soap box now

 

Ok wow way to bring back a 5 month old thread. But the nexens might be cheap but i absolutly love them. Rain or shine but they are the best tire ive ever ridden with.

 

ofcourse kumho's.

 

I love my Kumho's havent had a single problem with them

 

Don't overlook General Exclaim UHP's. Cheap and handle great in the rain.

 

I ran ASX's 235/40/18 through a northeast winter. They held up pretty well, except when they wouldn't grip trying to get out of a parking spot that was pretty much an ice sheet. You should be happy with them.

 

what about snow Mymax? Hey djfrestyl do u like ur new tires better than the ASXs in terms of all season handling?

 

Dude...I only ordered them yesterday. I haven't gotten them much less had the time to get them mounted and balanced

 

aiight cool

 

Im planning on running the Nexens through winter...opinions?

 

i would be scared. why risk it? get some cheap wheel and winter tire setup and you won't have to worry.

 

I heard nexens do well in the winter. I think its all a matter of preference and budget.

 

I heard the Continental ContiExtremeContacts are on sale at tirerack.com. Those are very good tires.

 

I just bought 4.

 

Theres no such thing as a cheap wheel combo for the 6th gen, you cant fit steelies on it (if you can find them, im listening) so therefore you need to get atleast 17" rims and tires. Im getting an entire package with 18" and nexens for $1000 shipped new mounted and balanced.

I put F1 Goodyears through snow lol

 

i got nexens on my g35's and they stick on the road during summer... they're quiet and the ride is comfortable. They're pretty good during rainy season. I have no complains. BTW i live in seattle! Rains like a MF here. I recommend the nexens.

 

my buddy has ASX and he is very happy with them so far

 

I have about 5,000 miles on my ASX's on stock 2K3 17's. They have a softer sidewall than the stock Potenza's, do pretty well in the dry, decent in the wet and pretty good on crappily plowed streets. Overall, I like them so far.

 

I'm using the set of Kuhmo ASX now. So far is not a bad one.

 

definately do not get the nexens if you plan to drive in the snow at all. i live in minnesota and my maxima came with new n3000 from the dealer and i loved their grip in the fall until the first snow- they have absolutely no snow traxion.. in fact i just got done shoveling my maxima out of the driveway after it got stuck because the tires couldnt grip. so definatley pass if it will involve snow at all, but otherwise great tires.. i have no complaints in any other conditions.

 

good review, and i'm glad someone brought this thread back. i was looking for reviews on the ASX because i have a friend that's going to give them to me mounted and balanced for his used set for 200.00. i'm glad it's getting some pretty good reviews.

 

The Nexen n5000 have come out recently and I believe the n7000 are close behind. Anyone have any rants or raves about the 5000's. These tires are supposed to be better in all conditions i.e. snow.

 

Here are the Nexen 7000's for $396 bucks, including ship...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-In...spagenameZWDVW



I bought a set of Nexen 3000's off this guy, about 3 months ago...for 352 bucks delivered! (225/50/17)

Very pleased so far with the tread wear and handling, and the tread pattern has a really great look to it too...

~Worth every penny, imho

 

Nexen are good tires...

I have them on my ride, right now, and they did great in 6 inches snow last night

 

ecsta mx's > all

 

Just dropped my rims off to put on ASX's (225/50R16).