What to do with Kumho's during winter.
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What to do with Kumho's during winter.
This was my first year with real autocross tires, Kumho Ecsta V700's
My question is what to do with them during a Minnesota winter where it will get 20deg below zero. Is there any bad effects if I leave them in an unheated garage, or should they be kept in my heated house?
My question is what to do with them during a Minnesota winter where it will get 20deg below zero. Is there any bad effects if I leave them in an unheated garage, or should they be kept in my heated house?
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From: formerly elgorey, VIRginia
Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">put them inside. double-bagged in dark 3-ply plastic bags.</TD></TR></TABLE>
speaking of double bagged, did your mom get home ok?
speaking of double bagged, did your mom get home ok?
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Re: (smokin rubber)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by smokin rubber »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Evan, where can I get a Tshirt just like that?</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.cafeshops.com/madisonmotor
hoping its for your significant other.....
dont forget to pick up a MM thong and BBQ aprin too!
(the tachometer clock is particularly pimp as well)
http://www.cafeshops.com/madisonmotor
hoping its for your significant other.....
dont forget to pick up a MM thong and BBQ aprin too!
(the tachometer clock is particularly pimp as well)
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (drkarrow)
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My question is what to do with them during a Minnesota winter </TD></TR></TABLE>
Kumho recommends that their tires be sent to Arizona during Minnesota winters, for safe keeping.
travis, who has room and is always willing to help.
My question is what to do with them during a Minnesota winter </TD></TR></TABLE>
Kumho recommends that their tires be sent to Arizona during Minnesota winters, for safe keeping.
travis, who has room and is always willing to help.
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (jc836)
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No jokes here...send me tires...
No jokes here...send me tires...
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (WRXRacer111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WRXRacer111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what RJ said.
Keep them inside, mine croaked over a winter in the garage. </TD></TR></TABLE>
How do you know if an R compound tire has "croaked"?
Keep them inside, mine croaked over a winter in the garage. </TD></TR></TABLE>
How do you know if an R compound tire has "croaked"?
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (sykikchimp)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> How do you know if an R compound tire has "croaked"? </TD></TR></TABLE>
It doesn't stick... and then the car snap spins so fast you'll think you were just hit by LaVar Arrington.
It doesn't stick... and then the car snap spins so fast you'll think you were just hit by LaVar Arrington.
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (maxQ)
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It doesn't stick... and then the car snap spins so fast you'll think you were just hit by LaVar Arrington.
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Yeah right....you could snap spin a LIMO for god's sake! It aint the tires....LOL
It doesn't stick... and then the car snap spins so fast you'll think you were just hit by LaVar Arrington.
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Yeah right....you could snap spin a LIMO for god's sake! It aint the tires....LOL
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (Conemasher)
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Yeah right....you could snap spin a LIMO for god's sake! It aint the tires.... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I *did* autox one of these once... seriously.
Yeah right....you could snap spin a LIMO for god's sake! It aint the tires.... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I *did* autox one of these once... seriously.
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (maxQ)
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I *did* autox one of these once... seriously.
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Did you spin it?
I *did* autox one of these once... seriously.
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Did you spin it?
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (Conemasher)
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Did you spin it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope, but I did have to use reverse.
And there were some suspicious barrel marks along the passenger side...
Did you spin it?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Nope, but I did have to use reverse.
And there were some suspicious barrel marks along the passenger side...
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (maxQ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maxQ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I *did* autox one of these once... seriously.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So that's why they have those numbers on the side....
So that's why they have those numbers on the side....
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (mph6563)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Evan, where can I get a Tshirt just like that?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Evan, where can I get a girl just like that??
Evan, where can I get a girl just like that??
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (57STS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 57STS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Evan, where can I get a girl just like that??</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.jmu.edu
(I have one too )
http://www.jmu.edu
(I have one too
)
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (maxQ)
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It doesn't stick... and then the car snap spins so fast you'll think you were just hit by LaVar Arrington.
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Personally I'd say spinning faster than a Hurricane, but well... to each their own.
The day I found out my Victoracers had croaked was the only day I got out of my Integra cursing because it was so loose, and also I think the only day I've spun twice in one run. I believe I was WOT both times too, trying to save it...
It doesn't stick... and then the car snap spins so fast you'll think you were just hit by LaVar Arrington.
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Personally I'd say spinning faster than a Hurricane, but well... to each their own.
The day I found out my Victoracers had croaked was the only day I got out of my Integra cursing because it was so loose, and also I think the only day I've spun twice in one run. I believe I was WOT both times too, trying to save it...
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (drkarrow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drkarrow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
My question is what to do with them during a Minnesota winter where it will get 20deg below zero. Is there any bad effects if I leave them in an unheated garage, or should they be kept in my heated house?
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Most race tire companies will also tell you not to let the tire get below freezing or they can deteriorate too. Definatley the garbage bag treatment to keep them from UV exposure and keep them in a cool place but if freexing is a possibility you might keep looking. They always say that a cave is the best place: cools, dark, humid and not frozen.
My question is what to do with them during a Minnesota winter where it will get 20deg below zero. Is there any bad effects if I leave them in an unheated garage, or should they be kept in my heated house?
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Most race tire companies will also tell you not to let the tire get below freezing or they can deteriorate too. Definatley the garbage bag treatment to keep them from UV exposure and keep them in a cool place but if freexing is a possibility you might keep looking. They always say that a cave is the best place: cools, dark, humid and not frozen.
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Re: What to do with Kumho's during winter. (57STS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 57STS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm not in school anymore, so can you bring me one to summit on Nov 1st?
Thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>
I brought 2 to Hizzyfest. You fools didnt capitalize.
Thanks
</TD></TR></TABLE>I brought 2 to Hizzyfest. You fools didnt capitalize.