What do you guys think about Kumho tires?
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What do you guys think about Kumho tires?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/kumho/ku_712.jsp
Im looking at the tires above in 16" 205/45's . Anyone have any suggestion on sticky tires for summer use only? Thanks
Im looking at the tires above in 16" 205/45's . Anyone have any suggestion on sticky tires for summer use only? Thanks
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (CWBETB)
Kumho 712 Supra's, had them a little over a month now, and they are awsome!! I don't go crazy fast or anything, but I like my corners quick and the Kumho's are very sticky for such an inexpensive tire. I highly recommend them. I also have thier winter Izen stud tires, they're great too, super cheap.
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (ClownRider)
no man, yokohama parada spec 2, just got mine yesterday they rock so much paid 285.00 for 2 tires though "ouch" but belive me, well worth it, they are cheaper at tirerack though. i got mine at discount tire, lifetime warrenty.
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (CWBETB)
I've got the Kumho Ecsta712 in 195/50/15 on GSR wheels on my '89 CRX... I had to learn to love them, but I do unconditionally! Care and feeding are as follows:
1) They like to be inflated. I originally had the wheels on my '93 Coupe, and had to pump the pressures way up for track days or they'd roll like a beaten dog.
2) They like lighter cars. Now that the wheels are on my '89 CRX the tires are much happier. If you're driving a heavier car you might look into some tires with a stiffer sidewall.
The tread pattern is great in the rain. The compound rocks, very predictable right up to the limit and very little noise. With regular rotation will last a long while.
-Tom
1) They like to be inflated. I originally had the wheels on my '93 Coupe, and had to pump the pressures way up for track days or they'd roll like a beaten dog.
2) They like lighter cars. Now that the wheels are on my '89 CRX the tires are much happier. If you're driving a heavier car you might look into some tires with a stiffer sidewall.
The tread pattern is great in the rain. The compound rocks, very predictable right up to the limit and very little noise. With regular rotation will last a long while.
-Tom
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (CRXRACER0069)
Wow Great feedback guys thanks for the info!
I was looking at the Yokos but I saw the first parada's werent rated to well. Im not sure how the spec 2's compare. If you check tirerack on the first paradas alot of people are saying the tires are hazerdous!
I think I will go for the Kumho's!
I was looking at the Yokos but I saw the first parada's werent rated to well. Im not sure how the spec 2's compare. If you check tirerack on the first paradas alot of people are saying the tires are hazerdous!
I think I will go for the Kumho's!
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (B16ED4G)
I'm not sure what he means by life time warranty.But at Discount tire we offer a road hazard warranty for it's life time and it covers almost any thing that happens to the tire and they will replace it for free.It costs a percentage of the price of the tire ,so i can't give an exact amount for the warranty.It's well worth it though.
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (CWBETB)
For the money the Kumho's are awsome. I personally like the Yokohama A520, very sticky and handles awsome rain or shine, they are of course a little more expensive.
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (hondacivic4g)
Maybe for the life of the tire they'll fix any problems...? I know mine have something like that, cheap *** no-name brand tires. They'll fix them for free if anything goes wrong with them (save going bald from burnouts 
) and rotations are free too (whoop-dee-doo)...
) and rotations are free too (whoop-dee-doo)...
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (Bryson)
you know what i think that you should forget kumho's and get with the program and get bridgestone potenza so-3' pole position. they are lke 76 bucks for 15's off http://www.discounttiredirect.com. they grip good as hell , great in the rain tire and last a pretty good while. i haven't had any complaints from this tire yet. I drive my car hard and i'm telling you they have never talked back to me like my nitto's did. I just wanna say i will never go with another tire on my car because honestly this is the best one i have found for the money.
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Re: What do you guys think about Kumho tires? (Trinity)
you know what i think that you should forget kumho's and get with the program and get bridgestone potenza so-3' pole position. they are lke 76 bucks for 15's off http://www.discounttiredirect.com. they grip good as hell , great in the rain tire and last a pretty good while. i haven't had any complaints from this tire yet. I drive my car hard and i'm telling you they have never talked back to me like my nitto's did. I just wanna say i will never go with another tire on my car because honestly this is the best one i have found for the money.
Shitty *** Bridgestones........... pffffffffffffffff
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