Just purch'd Kumho 235-50-17's on OEM wheels...
 

I just purch'd Kumho KH11's in size 235-50-17 for my OEM wheels on my 2k2. They feel the wheel-wells real nice, and are TEN TIMES better than hose shatty Blowtenza's (although I did get 50k miles from em')

Road noise is whisper quite, ride is smooth, and traction is incredible!

My one complaint is the look. The tread pattern and sidewall don't look very aggressive or sporty. I'm not use to this. The blowtenza's were even more aggressive looking! I never realized (until now) how important the tread pattern and sidewall look is!

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase, considering I got them for about $100.00 each at discount tire.

But next time I get tires, I'm gonna go with a really nice looking tire, even if it does under-perform in overall ratings...

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BTW, :worthless:

:sprint: :nutkick:

You're right...

Normally, I'd have some pic's, but my "ex" made sure that wasn't gonna happen... My camera is currently.... missing.

Did you just pick a size at random? That is not even the right size of tire. If you are going to go wider you usually lower the profile. IE your 235 should have a 45 profile.

But it's the size that's recommended as safe for that wheels width. ie..235-45 is not recommended. 235-50 is. Has to do with the load rating or something.

Glad you're happy with your purchase, but good luck - I burned through two sets of KH11s in a total of about 30k miles - and I drive fast, but don't particularly nail it off the line. I was pretty upset after the second set, and dropped the $$ to buy Pilots (which ROCK, by the way).

You may have better luck though, since yours are a little wider - hope so.

Peace

ahhh. Thanks Jeff. Still seems odd, but I have heard mention of what you're talking about before just not at that size.

Believe it or not, I did my research. The KH11's had a good rating / dollar ratio, and the size 235-50-17 was exactly what I wanted. I didn't want to sacrafice ride quality, but I wanted a little more width.

And to be honest, the tire is slightly taller, so I'll be registering less miles on the odo than I'm actually putting on the car, plus it definately fills the wheel wells a lot better. Immediately noticeable.

It just the look of the actual side wall and tread pattern that is dissapointing...

I always look at the tread. That's one of the reasons i went with nitto 455 because of the aggressive looking treads......but i stayed with 225/50-17

:chairshot Just admit it. She knocked you out when you were stalking her with the camera and she took it.. :chairshot.. seriously. I need some new tires too. God damn blowtenza is gonna kill me one day. Was thinking of Toyos FZ4 or whatever they replaced that model with. Have them on my other car and I think they rock. It can take quite a beating and not bubble like Nitto's

I had those KH11 in the same size 235-50 17 but I was disapointed with the treadwear. But I will says this. I had less than 2/32 of tread left on them in winter and maded it up an sonw/icy hill. That was a plus. I like the tire and I would buy again.
I am currently running the Kumho ECSTA 711 in 215-50-17 only because I needed tires in an emergency. This is a nice tire too treadwear and handeling is pretty GOOD. The next tire will be in a 235-50 17 if I don't have new wheels before then.

Ya I often throw out the performance aspect of a tire to go with the pretty looking ones??? You sound like my wife. Me personally I prefer real good head from a desent looking chick. Than bad head from a real pretty chick. By the way my Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S tires 235/45/17s on 17X8 rims have great performance in all conditions & are pretty as well.