Kuhmo Runflats??
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From: Piedmont, SC Currently Own: 99 Nassau blue FRC. Previously Owned: 84,95,98 Indy Pace,01 Z06
Kuhmo Runflats??
How are the Kuhmo runflats? My michelin pilot sports are getting low, and I was thinking of going to the kuhmo! Haven't decided on whether I want the runflats or the others! If the runflats are good, it would be nice, since I go to the beach often. I got a nail in my michelins at the beach a couple years ago, and I had to buy a whole new tire at the beach! That hurt!! Also, what is the widest tire I can fit on the stock wheels, without causing problems! Thanks Jason
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Originally Posted by FASTENUF
I've got the mx's on the back, non-runflats and the runflats on the front, so far no complaints with either tires, but i've only had the fronts for one week
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Originally Posted by J's 1998 Pace Car
Anybody with all kumho runflats and opinions on ride quality!! Thanks guys for the replies!
Just remember that Kumho runflat fronts are on a nationwide
backorder. Nobody can tell me when they'll be available for sure.
...George
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Originally Posted by J's 1998 Pace Car
Anybody with all kumho runflats and opinions on ride quality!! Thanks guys for the replies!
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
Somebody sajd Kuhmos are the most bang for the buck. What kind of money for a set of Kuhmo runflats? 
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I bought a set of Yokohama run flats from Tire Rack a little over a year ago and the tires are all I expected. Reasonably quiet, great handling and traction wet or dry. A little pricey though. The Kuhmo run flats appear to be a good deal and I might consider them next time I need tires. Tire Rack will ship the tires either to you or a place of choice freight allowed and no state sales tax. The sales tax amount will pretty much cover the cost of mount and balance. Remember to buy the road hazard option. I bought mine from Tire Rack before they offered it, at least on the Yokohamas at that time. TR worked well with me however, one replace free and the other 1/2 price. Both were rear tires with less than 5k miles on them. They are great folks to deal with.
One question of the Kuhmos - - - - what is the tread width in inches?
Does not show on the chart. I run stock sizes and did not buy Firestone or Michelin because the tread width was less than that of the
Yokos and the dreaded GY's.
Thoughts of all of you in Florida - - - - Hope you came through OK.
We here in Houston understand the hell you are going through at this time!!!!!!
EEL
One question of the Kuhmos - - - - what is the tread width in inches?
Does not show on the chart. I run stock sizes and did not buy Firestone or Michelin because the tread width was less than that of the
Yokos and the dreaded GY's.
Thoughts of all of you in Florida - - - - Hope you came through OK.
We here in Houston understand the hell you are going through at this time!!!!!!
EEL
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From: Williamsville NY
I got a set of Kuhmo's a month ago. Best move I ever made .. what a difference over the GY's... I can have a conversation in my vette. I was gonna get the Mx's but I live in bad weather country and the guy talked me into ASX's . about the same price .. but with a 30,000 mile warrenty... 30,000 can beat that .. I told him I would see him next year for new ones on the warrenty .. get the All Seasons . they do a heck of a job