Kumho Tires
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Charlotte, NC
I heard Kumho does make a runflat tire. Does anyone know the model of it (ie. ASX, MX...)
I've got Kumhos on my car right now (came with the car) but I plan on replacing with a runflat when they wear out.
Thanks,
I've got Kumhos on my car right now (came with the car) but I plan on replacing with a runflat when they wear out.
Thanks,
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Life moves pretty fast... if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!
CI 6-8-9 Veteran
Just ordered a set of Kuhmos this morning. I got the run flats. New wheels are waiting for the tires! 
Zuti
ps- the Kumho ECSTA MX is the run flat version.
Zutips- the Kumho ECSTA MX is the run flat version.
Last edited by Zuti; Mar 25, 2005 at 12:15 PM.
Race Director
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From: MD
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by Cary
Well, Soldier do you care about how they are looking or how they are treading? 
BTW, SFC Lane what is your MOS, if I may ask?
1LT USAR Nurse Corps, since 2003
SGT USMC Veteran, 1980-1988
BTW, SFC Lane what is your MOS, if I may ask?
1LT USAR Nurse Corps, since 2003
SGT USMC Veteran, 1980-1988
didn't mean to and what's trying to offend anyone. I just couldn't resist....I've seen the Kumho name many times within 3 tours and 7 years in Korea. I'm a 25W, Sr Telecomm Tech. I've been at CECOM for about 6 months now. Thanks for asking
Race Director
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From: MD
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by vetdude
A Corvette with Korean tires just seems wrong somehow. But, thanks for the insight. Will look into to them when GS-D3s wear out.
But, thanks for the insight. Will look into to them when GS-D3s wear out.
I've spent consiserable amount of time in Korea during the years, 3 tours and 7 total years. I'm still a little skeptical about some Korea stuff. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing the whole country because of a few bad expierences. The Koreans are getting better with their products, but they still don't have good QC programs in place. I've had soldiers get sick from drinking Korean liquoir (not too much, but bad stuff), Korean airlines were falling out of the sky like carzy and the cars were just piles of junk. But, like I said they are getting better. I'm not too crazy about their labor laws and ethics either. I'm not saying these things to **** anyone off, just one man's opinion. I'll need a little more time before I'll buy tires or cars from the Koreans. There's nothing like driving a Hyundai Sonata down the 8 lane Super Expressway 100+mph and shaking all the way..haha. They make kick a$$ blankets and cellphones though.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Originally Posted by vetdude
A Corvette with Korean tires just seems wrong somehow. But, thanks for the insight. Will look into them when GS-D3s wear out.
But, thanks for the insight. Will look into them when GS-D3s wear out.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Tampa FL
Swapped the GY's for the ASX. Seemed like a whole new car. The ride was smooth and quiet, almost scared me. The ASX has an excellent wear rating nearly double the MX rating. So if yours is a daily driver like mine....You can't go wrong with these tires. Excellent ride and wear at an awsome price.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Charlotte, NC
I currently have the MXs on my rear wheels. I looked on tirerack and they have two types of MXs. One is a runflat, and the other isn't. How can I tell if the MXs that I have on the rear of my car are runflats or not?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Paris Illinois
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by FASST LN
I currently have the MXs on my rear wheels. I looked on tirerack and they have two types of MXs. One is a runflat, and the other isn't. How can I tell if the MXs that I have on the rear of my car are runflats or not?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Touch of Fast
Great tires Great price great ride, but they get a little loose above 130mph, or so I'm told.
I will have to check for "looseness" again tomarrow.......
