Kumho ECSTA MX Installed
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Kumho ECSTA MX Installed
Just got home from having a set of Kumho ECSTA MX's installed as replacements for GY EMTs and to go with my Hotchkis/Bilstein mods.
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Just got home from having a set of Kumho ECSTA MX's installed as replacements for GY EMTs and to go with my Hotchkis/Bilstein mods.
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
I felt the same way when I got mine on. What a difference!
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Just got home from having a set of Kumho ECSTA MX's installed as replacements for GY EMTs and to go with my Hotchkis/Bilstein mods.
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
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How will I be able to hear you as you disappear in my rearview mirror ??
...kinda makes you giddy doesnt it...
I remember how it felt to go from Goodyear EMT's to even Michelin's ...sticky and quiet... what a combo!
I was just looking up my info on the Nittos Im installing...when I saw your thread...
...so for now
you may have the edge especially on the windier roads...
...kinda makes you giddy doesnt it...
I remember how it felt to go from Goodyear EMT's to even Michelin's ...sticky and quiet... what a combo!
I was just looking up my info on the Nittos Im installing...when I saw your thread...
...so for now
you may have the edge especially on the windier roads...
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Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
Love those tires! If you have the chance to get on a roadcourse I have found 36 pounds for all but the driver side rear (which is 34) works best.
Thanks. Steve
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Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
Love those tires! If you have the chance to get on a roadcourse I have found 36 pounds for all but the driver side rear (which is 34) works best.
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Originally Posted by mountainbiker2
Is that hot or cold?
Thanks. Steve
Thanks. Steve
The easiet way I found was to make sure the tires are 30 all around in the garage and then just take them up 6 and 4 from whatever they are when I pull up to the track.
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Originally Posted by stuart
...incidentally you spelled the tire name correctly until 70000 corvette enthusiasts were looking...K-U-H-M-O :o not KUMHO 
What? Kuhmo not Kumho? Now I gotta go change what is on the sides of my tire and my warranty sheet, too.
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Wider RunFlats???
Originally Posted by vette99coupe
I just bought a 99 coupe that has almost new Goodyear runflats but I'm sure I will be in the market for new tires sooner or later (probably sooner, lol). I've heard that Kuhmo makes runflats but can't seem to find them anywhere. I would go with regular tires if it weren't for the "no spare" problem. Just don't know if I can drive around like that. Any opinions?
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Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
Love those tires! If you have the chance to get on a roadcourse I have found 36 pounds for all but the driver side rear (which is 34) works best.
Thanks much - I meant to ask that question. I ran my other tires on tracks at 35lbs all around, but I think your settings sound good.
I may try 36 all around (on the 18th at a NCCC event) to see how they perform. I also just installed new SS brake lines, and a new brake bias spring to try to neutralize the car's handling some. So far I really like the results from those - firmer brake pedal and less nose dive/weight transfer.
Plus, I just came from a club meeting and we're renting a road course in mid-October and I REALLY LIKE driving those (more than cones).
Again, thanks for the tip.
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Originally Posted by vette99coupe
I just bought a 99 coupe that has almost new Goodyear runflats but I'm sure I will be in the market for new tires sooner or later (probably sooner, lol). I've heard that Kuhmo makes runflats but can't seem to find them anywhere. I would go with regular tires if it weren't for the "no spare" problem. Just don't know if I can drive around like that. Any opinions?
I debated going to a non-runflat for some time. I've had a compressor and tire patch kit for a while because I checked my tire pressures at tracks.
There is a risk going without a spare - but every Z06 made doesn't have spares, and has a compressor/repair kit without having runflats.
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Originally Posted by MyOwn69
Hey, Cajun,
Remember, Bubba's waiting for you with his 56 Dodge Wrecker!!!!
Seriously, good luck!
Remember, Bubba's waiting for you with his 56 Dodge Wrecker!!!!
Seriously, good luck!
Don't wrecker drivers have to have at least five teeth to be Corvette qualified???????
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I was an inch of ordering the Nitto because they come in 285 35 18 and 305 35 18 however...the tread with is a bout 5-6/32's
I would have to go to NT555 to get 10+/32's ..
Do you happen to know the tread depth...on your tires...?
I would have to go to NT555 to get 10+/32's ..
Do you happen to know the tread depth...on your tires...?
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Originally Posted by CAJUNY2KC5
Just got home from having a set of Kumho ECSTA MX's installed as replacements for GY EMTs and to go with my Hotchkis/Bilstein mods.
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
What a difference!!! Right off the bat the road noise and ride improvements are incredible. (My exhaust even sounds better now). I haven't been able to check for traction improvement on any significant turns, but having more rubber on the road should improve that, too.
After just a very short test ride home I'd have to say the difference is very satisfying and worth the change!
Looks great
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Originally Posted by stuart
I was an inch of ordering the Nitto because they come in 285 35 18 and 305 35 18 however...the tread with is a bout 5-6/32's
I would have to go to NT555 to get 10+/32's ..
Do you happen to know the tread depth...on your tires...?
I would have to go to NT555 to get 10+/32's ..
Do you happen to know the tread depth...on your tires...?
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Originally Posted by Davesredvette
Right behind ya!!! Did you do anything funky with the shocks, like flip the brackets over to get more travel. I hear this helps get some shock travel back from a lowered car??
Looks great
Looks great
Thanks. Nope the shocks were a straight installation on my car which is lowered right at an inch all around on stock bolts. The Bilstein Sportshocks are somewhat shorter and I don't believe they would need any special treatment for lowered Vettes.