Kinda like how I was thinking of buying four Kias instead of one Z.

 

Dunlop SP5000 in 205/50/15 > * makes me wish I still had the stock wheels so I could get those tires again.
205/50/15 > 195/50/15

 

stock wheels with azenis on them look good, the bulge looks nice like this /___\ instead of (___)
not exact but you know what i mean

 

Andy, you don't use your Si for anything but Daily driving, so you don't need anything but an all-season tire. I recommend the Kuhmo Ecsta HP4 716 at stock 195/55 size

i pm'd you the link, just over 200 for all 4... i have this tire and it has excellent snow and wet traction (ideal for utah) and is very quiet.

 

That's right, throw some crappy 200 dollar tires on there, you won't feel the difference!

Look, even if you're not competing in an autocross, grippier tires help your car stop shorter and make it more controllable in emergency maneuvers. Aside from the fact that yes, more grip allows you to drive like a whacko, it is also a safety feature.

 

these tires are excellent tires... i drive on them... and abs does help in stopping grip

 

i had the Dunlop SP Sport FM901 and i liked them. i'd go with another dunlop tire if i had to buy new ones.

 

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

 

so you want him to PUT abs INTO his si?