I run the ES100s every day and they are a great tire for the street and fairly decent for occassional autox. The dry grip is good, hydroplane resistence is good, and wet grip is ok. Mine have worn well ... 16k miles and still plenty of tread left to go.

 

I'm guessing you don't like the 512's?

 

Depends on budget. I'm quite partial to the Bridgestone Potenza 730s and 750s, because they don't wear very quickly and have nice grip, but admittedly that are rather pricey.


You can use them in 3 seasons in Michigan... they're only bad in real snow. Slush, etc, is fine.

 

I've never seen them in action or driven on them, so I can't make a comment as to their performance.

 

I really like the yokohoma parada's!!!

 

I've heard great things about the ES100s. I plan on using those for everyday driving.

 

I had the Ziex 512. I loved those tires. Nice dry and wet traction and stuck in the turns. And they didn't wear to fast. They are a little more than azeinas

 

Kumho MX or ES100 is your best advice so far.

 

decided to say fug it and just get the azenis....they are pretty cheap to replace and I have snow specific tires so why not.....thanks for all the input though

 

Really? The price of 205/50/15 for Azenis is about 73/tire. The 512's are about 57/tire. At least those were the prices that were given to me by my local tire shop.