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Old May 5, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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I just had new Kuhmo MXs installed yesterday.

These are still new, but they sure do stop and turn like CRAZY!!!!

I am waiting for the little nubbens to wear off and then all should be good!

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Old May 5, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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:party: :cheers:
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Old May 5, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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What is the noise like and what did you have before?

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Old May 5, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Bogus,
I put a set of Kuhmo ECSTA's on about 3Kmi ago. Not up to speed on the MX's. I got the ECSTA's from Tire Rack in Del. Price was awsome but I was crossing my fingers w/r to tread life, handling, hydro dynamics, breaking loose etc. Man, so far I'm extremely impressed.

John,
Noise associated with the ECSTA's is min. No increase over the BFG's that I had on before (and they sucked). But I'm a Submariner and tuning out annoying noise is second nature.... Actually, I'm really happy with these. I also had the alignment adjusted to the advanced street seetings that I found posted here and I'm a happy camper.

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Old May 5, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Default Re: New Tires!!!! (John Row)

What is the noise like and what did you have before?
it is a new rumble... but I suspect this is due to newness.

The sound is not very annoying, really. But it should go away.

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Old May 6, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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Are they sticky? I'm leaning toward kuhmos myself.
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Old May 6, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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YES! super sticky! :cheers: :thumbs:

Very responsive!
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