Kudos for Kumhos...
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Kudos for Kumhos...
On Saturday (after conducting an on-line survey here) I went with the second most voted tires the Kumho Ecsta 712 275-40-17
On Sunday, I drove back home from Georgia (940 miles - ish) and encountered a wicked severe storm somewhere in Kentucky. This was BAD weather...most cars pulled over and waited it out. It was the type of short-lived hard rain that interrupts radio station programming for the "Severe" alert.
I was amazed how these tires performed. I immediately slowed to 35 mph and gradually (carefully) increased speed to 70 as a test. They were perfect with no indication of hydroplaning what-so-ever.
That big honkin center groove seems to do a great job of eliminating water from under the tire.
My 2 cents - and thanks for all who voted and expressed advice and opinions.
On Sunday, I drove back home from Georgia (940 miles - ish) and encountered a wicked severe storm somewhere in Kentucky. This was BAD weather...most cars pulled over and waited it out. It was the type of short-lived hard rain that interrupts radio station programming for the "Severe" alert.
I was amazed how these tires performed. I immediately slowed to 35 mph and gradually (carefully) increased speed to 70 as a test. They were perfect with no indication of hydroplaning what-so-ever.
That big honkin center groove seems to do a great job of eliminating water from under the tire.
My 2 cents - and thanks for all who voted and expressed advice and opinions.
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (redvette1986)
On Saturday (after conducting an on-line survey here) I went with the second most voted tires the Kumho Ecsta 712 275-40-17
On Sunday, I drove back home from Georgia (940 miles - ish) and encountered a wicked severe storm somewhere in Kentucky. This was BAD weather...most cars pulled over and waited it out. It was the type of short-lived hard rain that interrupts radio station programming for the "Severe" alert.
I was amazed how these tires performed. I immediately slowed to 35 mph and gradually (carefully) increased speed to 70 as a test. They were perfect with no indication of hydroplaning what-so-ever.
That big honkin center groove seems to do a great job of eliminating water from under the tire.
On Sunday, I drove back home from Georgia (940 miles - ish) and encountered a wicked severe storm somewhere in Kentucky. This was BAD weather...most cars pulled over and waited it out. It was the type of short-lived hard rain that interrupts radio station programming for the "Severe" alert.
I was amazed how these tires performed. I immediately slowed to 35 mph and gradually (carefully) increased speed to 70 as a test. They were perfect with no indication of hydroplaning what-so-ever.
That big honkin center groove seems to do a great job of eliminating water from under the tire.
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (MTVette)
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:
On Saturday (after conducting an on-line survey here) I went with the second most voted tires the Kumho Ecsta 712 275-40-17
On Sunday, I drove back home from Georgia (940 miles - ish) and encountered a wicked severe storm somewhere in Kentucky. This was BAD weather...most cars pulled over and waited it out. It was the type of short-lived hard rain that interrupts radio station programming for the "Severe" alert.
I was amazed how these tires performed. I immediately slowed to 35 mph and gradually (carefully) increased speed to 70 as a test. They were perfect with no indication of hydroplaning what-so-ever.
That big honkin center groove seems to do a great job of eliminating water from under the tire. :iagree: I have 'em on my 92, and I love 'em. Today I drove at 60 mph in a heavy downpour, and they held wonderfully. I also drove on them all last winter, yet I'm still able to get under 2 seconds 60' time with a stock engine. :steering:
On Sunday, I drove back home from Georgia (940 miles - ish) and encountered a wicked severe storm somewhere in Kentucky. This was BAD weather...most cars pulled over and waited it out. It was the type of short-lived hard rain that interrupts radio station programming for the "Severe" alert.
I was amazed how these tires performed. I immediately slowed to 35 mph and gradually (carefully) increased speed to 70 as a test. They were perfect with no indication of hydroplaning what-so-ever.
That big honkin center groove seems to do a great job of eliminating water from under the tire. :iagree: I have 'em on my 92, and I love 'em. Today I drove at 60 mph in a heavy downpour, and they held wonderfully. I also drove on them all last winter, yet I'm still able to get under 2 seconds 60' time with a stock engine. :steering:
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (vette92_1)
They are indeed the best buy for the money. I have a set coming in to replace the ones I've had for over two years now. I drive a lot! :cheers: :thumbs:
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (CoolVette86)
These rock I have had mine since power tour I'll keep running them
No complaints here i have 5k on them now
[Modified by crash1mac, 11:18 PM 8/18/2003]
No complaints here i have 5k on them now
[Modified by crash1mac, 11:18 PM 8/18/2003]
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (1995LT1)
Here is a link to see them...I don't have a pic as such.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (bradvette)
I have been running them on my BMW Z-3 for over 2 years now, and they are fantastic. I am going to order a set to replace the Pirelli's on my Vette this fall. :chevy
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (Mrcorvette91)
Im running the escata Mx series http://www.kumhousa.com/Products/Ptn...tion=PtnDetail
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (crash1mac)
:iagree:
Cant go wrong with the MX. $$$ less than pretty much any other y rated tire. Had mine since late June and love em. Just a little tough to get and keep shiny, but who cares.
Cant go wrong with the MX. $$$ less than pretty much any other y rated tire. Had mine since late June and love em. Just a little tough to get and keep shiny, but who cares.
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Re: Kudos for Kumhos... (LT4 2 Fast)
This spring I installed Kumhos and ZR1 chromies.....dramatic difference in appearance and ride....no regrets and I would do it again! :steering: