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Jun 27, 2007 | 04:38 PM

matt_barrett

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How are Kumho's?

Hey everyone!

Just trying to get some opinions on these runflats. Also, if anyone has gottem them installed recently how much did it set you back with total out the door? Got some quotes in the range of $1000 - $1250 installed so far which is far cheaper than the Goodyears.

245/45ZR17 Kumho Ecsta MX XRP BlackwallRunFlat
275/40ZR18 Kumho Ecsta MX XRP BlackwallRunFlat

Jun 27, 2007 | 04:40 PM

D C

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I have been happy with mine. Got them from TIRERACK.COM and had the dealership mount and balanced. The tires were fairly price on the net and I cannot seem to recall the dealership price, sorry. I think it was way less than the $1250 you were quoted though.

Jun 27, 2007 | 04:41 PM

barrynk

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I had exactly those tires installed 2 weeks ago - $1001 total - So far so good. Reviews here on CF convinced me they were sufficent for my needs.

Jun 27, 2007 | 04:43 PM

Mike2013

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My friend put Kumho's on her '04. They were under $1,000 installed. She likes 'em.

Jun 27, 2007 | 04:45 PM

matt_barrett

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Wow this place is awesome -- appreciate the quick replies.

Just didn't want to spend $2,500 for the Goodyears right now so wondering if taking the cheap route would be okay if others have and were happy with them.

Jun 27, 2007 | 04:55 PM

RossJackM

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Based on input from CF I've ordered Kuhmos...

245/45ZR17 Kumho Ecsta MX XRP BlackwallRunFlat...$158.00 ea
275/40ZR18 Kumho Ecsta MX XRP BlackwallRunFlat...$242.00 ea
adding 2% scrap fee, 7.50 ea. for spin balance ea., Sales tax %56.00,and a premium to deliver from Miami (supply shortage here..NC) of $50.00.
Total $945.68 Installed!
I compared to Tire Rack and very close!

Jun 27, 2007 | 05:08 PM

last toy

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Matt- had kumho put on about a month ago. Bought from the tire rack and had K.O. install. Was around 25.00 pe tire, tires handle great and you can listen to the radio a lot better.

Jun 27, 2007 | 05:30 PM

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Second set all the way around

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Jun 27, 2007 | 08:26 PM

SebringSilverVert

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Very happy w/ mine. Less than $900, mounted & balanced

Jun 27, 2007 | 08:27 PM

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I will let you know on friday after I get them on my car.

Jun 27, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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Great price, good reviews, but you aren't supposed to drive them when temps are going to be near freezing. WTH? Never heard of a tire like that.

Jun 28, 2007 | 10:09 AM

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8000 trouble free miles. Very happy with ride, noise level,wear, and performance. My local Firestone dealer ordered them from Tire Rack, $878.50 installed.

Jun 28, 2007 | 02:08 PM

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Just had the two rears ordered from tirerack and installed locally(MN) for a grand total of $557. No unusually excessive road noise....

Jun 28, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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Rollo Lovey

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Originally Posted by sneakelman

Great price, good reviews, but you aren't supposed to drive them when temps are going to be near freezing. WTH? Never heard of a tire like that.

I think the originals are "summer only" tires anyways.
fwiw--Rollo

Jun 28, 2007 | 06:42 PM

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I've been happy with mine and even had an opportunity to test one out. I had a screw in my tire and I stupidly flicked it out. Air went out after that and I was in a parking gargage! I drove 6 miles to the tire store to have it repaired after driving down the winding garage. No problems. Best money I spent.