Kumho ECSTA MX XRP
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Cruising
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From: Etters PA
Kumho ECSTA MX XRP
What are your thoughts on these?? I can't beat the price! I realize this is not the correct forum but I have gotten NO response in the tire wheel forum. Any resposes appreciated.
Thanks Squatty
Thanks Squatty
Lepus-temperamentalus
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Roswell Ga
I just put a set on a couple of weeks ago.
A bit quieter than the Goodyears, seems to handle well. They have a reputation for being very slippery when wet but since mine is a "garage queen" I wasn't too worried about that. It never gets rained on.
A bit quieter than the Goodyears, seems to handle well. They have a reputation for being very slippery when wet but since mine is a "garage queen" I wasn't too worried about that. It never gets rained on.
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
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nice tires for the price. handle very well. traction is ehhh pretty good. problem is they dont last long at all. tread rating 220.
bottom line... wouldnt purchase again.
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
bottom line... wouldnt purchase again.
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Barrackville WV
Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
nice tires for the price. handle very well. traction is ehhh pretty good. problem is they dont last long at all. tread rating 220.
bottom line... wouldnt purchase again.
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
bottom line... wouldnt purchase again.
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
c5-pewter
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Coconut Creek Florida 33066
St. Jude Donor '08
Have them on my 2001. A little skittish on wet pavement, where sometimes the Active handling engages. Otherwise, they handle (corner) very well. Excellent pricepoint for the performance and will strongly consider buying again. My first set, so I have nothing to report about milage.
Regards, GRT
Regards, GRT
Last edited by c5-pewter; Apr 22, 2006 at 10:34 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: So-Cal California
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
I have em on mine and for a street tire they are very good. I drive much harder then the average person and I push my baby pretty hard at times and so far the Khumos have really performed well. 
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
nice tires for the price. handle very well. traction is ehhh pretty good. problem is they dont last long at all. tread rating 220.
bottom line... wouldnt purchase again.
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
bottom line... wouldnt purchase again.
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
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Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
running BFG KDW 2's now.... VERY happy. great tire, great price, and they last much longer than the MX's. def. look into them. plus they have the best looking tread EVER!
