Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
What have you compared them to? The crappy stock Michelin MXV4's?
ABS doesn't change the fact that the stickier your tire is the shorter your car will stop. All ABS does is help you to get the shortest stopping distance any given tire is capable of.
If you wonder why Hondas always do badly in magazine tests of braking it's because their stock tires are always oriented towards ride comfort, low rolling resistance, and high tread life. Not so much traction.
comparing them to zrated yokohama avs es100 16" from my last car...
for the situation, and his situation, the kuhmo ecsta i linked him is the best choice