Kumho Ecsta question.
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Instructor
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From: Birmingham Al
Kumho Ecsta question.
I am on the Tire Rack web site and doing a side by side comparison of three Kumho models. What is the difference in the ASX, SPT, MX sets of tires?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but my simple mind cannot figure it out.
Thanks
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but my simple mind cannot figure it out.
Thanks
Racer
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From: Raleigh NC
The ASX can be rotaed side to side (not unidirectional tread) and is more of an all-season tire I believe than the other 2.......
I had the ASX on previous vettes and they were great tires for the price.
I had the ASX on previous vettes and they were great tires for the price.
Le Mans Master
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From: Anywhere where Cones need hit
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CI-X Auto-X Champ (race tires)
St. Jude Donor '07-'09
I run the ECSTA SPT's on my Cobalt SS.
The ASX is their All-season tire.
SPT is their high performance Summer tire
MX is an ultra-high performance tire, similar to a Falken Azenis type of tire. Alot of guys I know use these for autocrossing and daily driving.
There's also an SPT model that has EMT capabilities.
Hope this helps
Le Mans Master
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From: Anywhere where Cones need hit
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CI-X Auto-X Champ (race tires)
St. Jude Donor '07-'09
my 1st set of SPT's last year were really good, serving as both dd duties and Autocrossing, but this year, I have a set of DOT-Rs for that.
The only thing I've noticed with the new set is they are a little twitchy at about 70 on the PA Turnpike, with all the bad pavement.
Not too swift in Downtown Pittsburgh either. But that's easily rememdied with lowering the pressure a lb or 2
The only thing I've noticed with the new set is they are a little twitchy at about 70 on the PA Turnpike, with all the bad pavement.
Not too swift in Downtown Pittsburgh either. But that's easily rememdied with lowering the pressure a lb or 2
Burning Brakes
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
I just went to tire rack to see the new choices of Kuhmos like you were talking about and noticed the prices are getting a lot cheaper since I got mine and there are two new tires to choose from I also noticed some dirt cheap best sellers from other brands of tire makers.
I also noticed some dirt cheap best sellers from other brands of tire makers.
Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles
In short:
ASX - All Season, little less traction (ice snow OK, similar treadwear to SPT)
SPT - Summer Tire, good traction, good treadwear (more miles, ice/snow not a good idea)
MX - Summer Tire, Best traction of the 3, less treadwear (no sub freezing temps!!!)
I use the Ecsta SPT, have had zero complaints! About 530 shipped for the set from tire rack.
ASX - All Season, little less traction (ice snow OK, similar treadwear to SPT)
SPT - Summer Tire, good traction, good treadwear (more miles, ice/snow not a good idea)
MX - Summer Tire, Best traction of the 3, less treadwear (no sub freezing temps!!!)
I use the Ecsta SPT, have had zero complaints! About 530 shipped for the set from tire rack.
