Kumho Tires
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Kumho Tires
I just replaced my Yokohama Run Flats with some Kumho ECSTA ASX. I would highly recomend this tire. They are quiet, the ride is fantastic and they cost about one-half of the high priced big named tires. Absolutely a great tire. 
Looking forward to a great summer of Vette fun.
Looking forward to a great summer of Vette fun.
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Originally Posted by rkhegler
I just replaced my Yokohama Run Flats with some Kumho ECSTA ASX. I would highly recomend this tire. They are quiet, the ride is fantastic and they cost about one-half of the high priced big named tires. Absolutely a great tire. Looking forward to a great summer of Vette fun.
Looking forward to a great summer of Vette fun. How did you like the yokohama's? Which one was quieter, had the smoothest ride?
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How did you like the yokohama's? Which one was quieter, had the smoothest ride?
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Good to know. Someday I will need a new set and these will be on my short list.
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Yes, Kumho Ecsta MX's are very great tires. I paid a little over $1,000 for the set though. I wanted to kick myself for dealing with Discount Tires after WAY cheaper prices offered at other places. Still a great looking and awesome performance tire. Added 15 rwhp
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Originally Posted by rkhegler
I just replaced my Yokohama Run Flats with some Kumho ECSTA ASX. I would highly recomend this tire. They are quiet, the ride is fantastic and they cost about one-half of the high priced big named tires. Absolutely a great tire. Looking forward to a great summer of Vette fun.
Looking forward to a great summer of Vette fun. Are these a runflat?
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Originally Posted by rkhegler
I just replaced my Yokohama Run Flats with some Kumho ECSTA ASX. I would highly recomend this tire. They are quiet, the ride is fantastic and they cost about one-half of the high priced big named tires. Absolutely a great tire. Looking forward to a great summer of Vette
Looking forward to a great summer of Vette
I've had ASX's on since January and love 'em too. Very quiet. Like you said.....feels and sounds like a new car. They are non-runflats, but I made up a patch kit w/Mercedes jack for FrederickC5 in Germany. I highly recommend his $50 jack for use with a C5. I bought my tires at Sears for $663 and paid $72 for installation and balance at Prestone Tire here in San Diego/La Mesa. Sears said they wouldn't mess with removing GY runflats. I can post some pix tomorrow after I get back home. I know alot of Kumho owners that love their tires. 
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Originally Posted by army2000
I never tried these tires before but I'm sure these are pretty good. I just can't see my vette with "KUM-HO" on the sides of my tires.
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Originally Posted by army2000
I never tried these tires before but I'm sure these are pretty good. I just can't see my vette with "KUM-HO" on the sides of my tires.
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Well, I've read couple of threads on how good the Khumo tires are good and quiet, they are not runflats (I know that) but the ratings from the people using them are good. However, I also read this thread on ZEON 2SX Tires.
How big is the difference besides the thread. I like the Zeon tire thread (similar to the Firestones) as the Khumos are straight circle thread and not with the "V" shape
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1047027
How big is the difference besides the thread. I like the Zeon tire thread (similar to the Firestones) as the Khumos are straight circle thread and not with the "V" shape
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1047027
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Originally Posted by rkhegler
If you are in favor of getting more miles out of the rear tires, lift your right foot!