Paging MIKE99C5HT
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Paging MIKE99C5HT
Mike,
I'm very interested in the Kumho ECSTA 712's that you mentioned in a previous post. Talked w/ Tire Rack and they don't have them in the stock
vette rear size and therefore don't recommend them. What sizes are you running and have you experienced any problem w/ having non-stock sizes? From your signature picture it looks like you're running stock 99 wheels on your FRC and that is my exact setup. Any and all information and/or suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I'm very interested in the Kumho ECSTA 712's that you mentioned in a previous post. Talked w/ Tire Rack and they don't have them in the stock
vette rear size and therefore don't recommend them. What sizes are you running and have you experienced any problem w/ having non-stock sizes? From your signature picture it looks like you're running stock 99 wheels on your FRC and that is my exact setup. Any and all information and/or suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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From: Taylor TX
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Re: Paging MIKE99C5HT (SEAMOORE)
I quizzed Mike a while back too. He's running the 275/35/18 rears - the largest size Kumho makes. Mike's car is a 6spd, so he doesn't have to really worry about the A4 shiftpoints being affected.
The only thing that bothers me about this size is the sidewall is quite a bit shorter than stock. And with being non-run-flat, I think rim damage is a more serious threat if you hit a hole.
The only thing that bothers me about this size is the sidewall is quite a bit shorter than stock. And with being non-run-flat, I think rim damage is a more serious threat if you hit a hole.
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From: pgh pa
Re: Paging MIKE99C5HT (lotzahp)
He has had no problems at all with those tires, in fact the car handles/rides a hundred times better. Tire rack also gave him hell about getting the different sizes for the stock wheel. I'll will ordering those same tires soon.
255/40/17 front
275/35/18 rear
:crazy:
255/40/17 front
275/35/18 rear
:crazy:
