Need Tires BADDDDD!!!!
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Melting Slicks
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Need Tires BADDDDD!!!!
I'm looking at the Kumho's. They are not run flat but are much cheaper than the stock tires. Anyone have suggestions?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (poplife)
im in the same boat, but i crashed my car because i did not change them in time. no traction control and 26k on the tires not a good idea.
kumho are suppose to be decent tires.
kumho are suppose to be decent tires.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Indiana
Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (poplife)
I just had the bridgestone pole positions put on. Not the most expensive but not the cheapest either. I read losts of posts about how much better these were than the run-craps and they were soooo right. Much better grip and most of all much, much quieter. I have heard this about alot of the other brands, so good luck. I didn't know just how crappy the run-craps were until I got something else.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Lancaster CA
Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (poplife)
I've heard the yokohama's are reasonable and, work well. Check the tire rack for prices.
I went with Toyo's but their pretty steep $$'s. Probably won't go that route again.
:cheers:
I went with Toyo's but their pretty steep $$'s. Probably won't go that route again.
:cheers:
Drifting
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From: Fort Lauderdale Florida
Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (scool93535)
I am getting ready to order the Kumho's myself, they are 215 a piece for 295-35-18 and they are equal in comparison to the other tires.
I burn up rear tires to fast to spend 300+ on them.
Of course I am about to roll 36000 miles and this will be my first set of tires.
I burn up rear tires to fast to spend 300+ on them.
Of course I am about to roll 36000 miles and this will be my first set of tires.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (CJS)
Kumho has indicated introducing a HP runflat this spring. I checked with a Merchants Tire around here and they are clueless, DUH. I can't get any where on Kumho's website either. I really would like to get an update on availability.
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Drifting
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From: Spring Tx
Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (Dave00C5)
Kumho Ecsta MXs are quiet, and quite sticky wet or dry. I have actually gotten better 60 fts on wet pavement than I got with run-flats on dry....I am very happy with mine.....
Le Mans Master
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From: Naples Florida
Re: Need Tires BADDDDD!!!! (poplife)
Im ordering the Kumho MX's for the fronts in 2 weeks for my car then a few weeks later getting the rears. I have heard alot of great things about these tires.