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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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does anyone here have kumho ecsta supra 712's in their cars? how is the ride?

i'm thinking about either getting the 205/50/15 kumho's or the 205/45/16. think i'll go with rota slips either way.
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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kumho is the sh_t..dirt cheap and pretty good grip for it's money
it last you a long time.
I have 215-45-17 which match the size of stock rims+stock tires(65)
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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isn't 45 too low of a profile? i'm afraid of all the potholes in nyc
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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kumho is the sh_t..dirt cheap and pretty good grip for it's money

they have good grip anyway. no matter the money.
i have 215/40/17's on mine, i love them.
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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you think 40's and 45's can handle NYC potholes?
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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i just bought two today at americas tires you cant beat them i got the 195-55-15's for 68.00 walked out the door for like 155.00 for 2 they are good gripping tires good in the rain but i feel they wear out too fast .. but how can i complain for the price i paid
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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you think 40's and 45's can handle NYC potholes?
potholes fine, just never ever drive over gw bridge
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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you think 40's and 45's can handle NYC potholes? potholes fine, just never ever drive over gw bridge
gwb is fine, atleast the upper level. the worst is the cross bronx to and from gwb
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 05:59 AM
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get dunlop FM901s if you want grip and a cheap price. the kumhos aren't as grippy.
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