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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Anybody have experience with Les Schwab "Ventus 405" tires?

I am trying to decide between these and Kumho ECSTA super 712's.

They would be going on my wifes 87 so they won't (that she knows of) see any really aggressive driving.

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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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i just got some ectsa supra 712s on the rear and they are a really good tire for the money. They hook up really good once they are warm. Everyone here seems to like them.
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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If you decide to go with the 712's, drop me an email. I have a new set that I bought for rain tires for the racer that I never used. I'll make you a deal. :yesnod:

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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I think the Ventus are acutally a Finnish or Swedish tire...
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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get the 712, the only decent tires ole les sells are the toyo t1-s
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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I had Ventus from Les Scwab put on my car. Had to take them back due to improper size, then I decided to go w/Toyo T1-S tires instead. I like the Toyo's much better. The grip is outstanding. But, they are expensive. If I were looking to save some $$, I would go w/the Kuhmo's though.
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