How are Kumho's?
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From: Palatine, IL
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
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
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From: Peoria IL
I don't know about the extended mobility mx's but the base mx's are great. I run street tire SS class and seem to do well against similar setups. I would avoid the run flats if you tend to favor peace of mind over performance. Try carrying a 12V compressor and can of green goo in the back.
Regards,
Aaron
Regards,
Aaron
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From: East Northport NY
I had them on for about a few months. They seemed good at first but started to get LOUDER and LOUDER every mile. Must have been out-of-round or something. I mean really loud, singing worse than bald Goodyears. They also showed signs of wear pretty quickly. Replaced them with Michelin pilot sport A/S runflats. These are the most amazing tires I ever owned.
I have to say one thing about the Kumhos. Their warrantee department covered them 100%. Down to the penny. I dealt with Discount tire - they ordered them and installed them for me. When I had the issues with them, they dealt with Kumho directly and every cent was applied to a new set of Michelins.
I have to say one thing about the Kumhos. Their warrantee department covered them 100%. Down to the penny. I dealt with Discount tire - they ordered them and installed them for me. When I had the issues with them, they dealt with Kumho directly and every cent was applied to a new set of Michelins.
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From: Foxtrot Delta Tango
I've had the Kuhmo run flats on for about a year now. Much better than the Goodyear non run flats I had on before...Got mine from Tirerack..less than $1K installed ..thru one of their approved installers..
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
I'm mostly a highway cruiser and I've had my Kumho ASX non-runflat's on for 2.5 yrs, and after 25,000 miles I still have at least half the tread left. They are starting to get alittle more noisy as the tread wears off, but that's normal for any tire with age and miles on them. But, for $663 I'd buy another set in a heartbeat. 
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Last edited by Mac11; Jul 2, 2007 at 11:45 PM. Reason: sp
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