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Anyone running Kumho tires?

Old Aug 17, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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Anyone running Kumho tires?

Are they any good? They have NO mileage warranty... that makes me wonder. Other brands I'm looking at have 50,000 mile warrantees. What about Pep Boys tires?
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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Re: Anyone running Kumho tires?

Originally posted by ford5litre
Are they any good? They have NO mileage warranty... that makes me wonder. Other brands I'm looking at have 50,000 mile warrantees. What about Pep Boys tires?
i just got a set of 4 215/55/16 supra ecsta 712s from america's tire company. i figure that since im not planning to keep them too long, the lack of treadwear warranty wasnt too big a deal. they're the cheapest v-rated tire i could find and at least i have a replacement warranty on them.
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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Re: Anyone running Kumho tires?

What size? If it's a 17". you'll have a hard time finding ANY tire w/ a warranty besides the Potenza.

I had Kumhos on my Accord and they were fine. Can't really compare that to your application though.


Originally posted by ford5litre
Are they any good? They have NO mileage warranty... that makes me wonder. Other brands I'm looking at have 50,000 mile warrantees. What about Pep Boys tires?
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 05:29 PM
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I use the Kumho ECSTA V700 R compound tires for racing. Very good tires once they warm up. I don't know anything about their street tires.
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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The performance/cost ratio is unbeatable. EVERYONE is using them with good results.
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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I am running the Ecsta 712's on my car now and they perform well but like many require extra attention in the long run to prevent uneven wear that leads to additional road noise.
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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I had 225/40/18. They seemed fine to me.
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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Cobymoby is right.....
The performance/cost ratio is unbeatable. EVERYONE is using them with good results
I have been running the 235/40/18 Ecsta Supra for about 10K and they are fine. Actually for the amount of burnouts I'd say they are holding up really well. However, if you are looking for a Z rated tire with tread life warranty that someone will up hold... good luck!
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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I had the Kuhmo 712s on my Altima and man did they wear fast...... I'm a Nitto man from now on....
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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mine wear (semi) fast, but i also have a five speed VQ

i rotated them last weekend. i love them.
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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I have the Ecsta supra's and I don't like them. I have had other comparably priced tires that out performed them by a good margin(Yok A520 and Sumohitomo). Next time around I am going to definatly try something different even if I have to pay a bit more.
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For the street (summer), I have the Potenza RE730. I like them a lot.
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