View Poll Results: Which tires for a road race style, 550+hp big block vette?
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Kumhos or Michelins ?
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Kumhos or Michelins ?
So I went with the V60 Cobra styel wheels, just had to be a bit different
So, now tires..
It's down the the Kumho Ecsta XS
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
or the Michellin Pilot Sport PS2
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Ive run the PS2 on a modded 911 Turbo AWD pushing 550ish HP and they were in a word, amazing.
BUT I like the look of the Kumhos better and wonder if they might not offer a bit more 'stick" at the sacrifice of tread life.
Tread life and cost are not a big concern, it's more about performance and at least decent wet weather holding, and an aggressive "track look" is a plus, hence the nod to the Kumhos
Has any body run the Kumhos and can give some first hand experience?
Anybody else love the PS2, or hate em?
Any other tires in the size range that mebbe I missed?
335/35/17 back 255/45/17 front
As always, feedback is appreciated
So, now tires..
It's down the the Kumho Ecsta XS
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
or the Michellin Pilot Sport PS2
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Ive run the PS2 on a modded 911 Turbo AWD pushing 550ish HP and they were in a word, amazing.
BUT I like the look of the Kumhos better and wonder if they might not offer a bit more 'stick" at the sacrifice of tread life.
Tread life and cost are not a big concern, it's more about performance and at least decent wet weather holding, and an aggressive "track look" is a plus, hence the nod to the Kumhos
Has any body run the Kumhos and can give some first hand experience?
Anybody else love the PS2, or hate em?
Any other tires in the size range that mebbe I missed?
335/35/17 back 255/45/17 front
As always, feedback is appreciated
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The XS is a MUCH stickier tire. If you care about dry cornering prowess, it's no contest.
If you are more interested in an "all around" tire, the PS2 is better. It will handle wet better. It will last longer, but is also significantly more expensive.
If you are more interested in an "all around" tire, the PS2 is better. It will handle wet better. It will last longer, but is also significantly more expensive.
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I was out at the track running big slicks and I put my street tires back on even with z rated AA-A 180 new and driving comparatively nice looped my Vette on the long on ramp into a 70 mph freeway. You just have to know your tires limitations
My rears are 335 and front 275 Just run Kumho's and replace them
Last edited by gkull; Mar 18, 2011 at 09:22 AM.
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While I have no personal experience (gkull does) the serious pro-touring guys run the Kumhos.The PS2s are great tires but they are pricey. They would probably be the better choise on a high performance everyday driver. From what you said I think the Kumhos will more that meet your expectations.
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Yeah, I scoured the net last night looking for the Kumhos 
but it seems they are out of stock about everywhere, I may have to go with the PS2s just on availability
ANybody got a line on a pair for 335/35/17 Kumho XS's?
but it seems they are out of stock about everywhere, I may have to go with the PS2s just on availability ANybody got a line on a pair for 335/35/17 Kumho XS's?
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They have such big rain grooves. I wish that they were smaller for more rubber on the road. tire rack does have the 315/35/17 only 1/2 inch less in diameter.
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The 335/35-17s are on backorder. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a set right now and quite possible for a while (earthquake may have an effect?). Take the 315s while they are still available. 275/40s and 315/35s are the same overall diameter and will work out fine (C4 Grand Sport sizes).
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I had the Kumhos on my C5 and I really liked them. They were very sticky and had great dry traction. In the rain they were not that great, but there were a lot cheaper, and if I remember correctly, you could by two sets of them for the price of the Michelins.
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I'm pretty "set" on the 335/35 size, I may go with the PS2's though as I dont want to be crippled if caught in the rain, and, well, I can get them
I am waiting on a response from Hoosier though on a tire they make in that size
I am waiting on a response from Hoosier though on a tire they make in that size
