Sully C5

If so, which one? Pros & Cons please.

BlackBlur

I have the Kuhmo Ecsta MXs on my 98 coupe. I purchased a set after reading all of the positive reviews on tirerack.com. I have been very pleased with the Kuhmos, especially for the price. They grip much better than the Goodyear run flats that they replaced. I went with the non run-flat Kuhmos, big difference in the way they ride and handle, much smoother. I would highly recommend them. The only con would be wet weather performance. They do not seem to do as well as the factory Goodyear run flats in the rain. Check out the reviews on Tirerack.com. Several vette owners have posted positive reviews on these tires.

Richin Chicago

I am on my second set (Kumho MX) after running Bridgestone S03s.

I do a lot of roadcourse time and also street. Really good tire for the money. My only complaint is the rather odd graphics on the sidewall. But for the bang for the buck I'll live with it.

allanlaw

:iagree:

magnetized

Ecsta MX, non-runflats. Heck of alot better than the crappy goodyears, though I'd be interested in how the Kumho runflats ride :smash:

Pros- ride, handling, noise, cost
Cons- bring a AAA card and/or air compressor/patch kit

:cool: Ride On :rofl:

JakeL

I'm curious if any of ya'll have tried the runflat version of the Kumho's? I have a set of MX's that are about half gone, and I'm wondering if the MX's might be a good choice next time around.

I have used these with a good mix of street and open track days, and I think they are excellent, especially for the money. Wear seems to be decent, and the grip is good too. Seems to be a reasonable wet tire as well. No complaints here.

I just wish they made one larger than 295, but I can't afford the $400/tire options that have 335 rears... :rolleyes:, so I'll probably be going with another set when these are gone.

275/17 and 295/18 are the sizes I'm running, on Z06 wheels, FWIW.

-Jake


[Modified by JakeL, 2:09 PM 2/25/2004]

Cary

:iagree: I really like my Kumho MX Ecsta tires, the only set I have, waaaay better than the GY EMTs. In fact, ran a 12.64 1/4 ET last week. :D

Monster231

I love mine as well.

HAYABUSA1

had the fronts side by side with my emt tires and the kuhmo is about a half inch taller in oem sizes. I will go with a 255 40 17 next time in the MX. :cheers:

allanlaw

Interesting - the specs show the front MX's (in stock size) with an overall diameter 2/10ths of an inch greater than GY Runflats. Rear size is the same diameter. The 255 40 17 shows greatly reduced max load, and 8/10ths of an inch shorter than stock GY's. Hmmm - I think I would just stick with the regular size MX's.

WALLstAL

Love them, I would purchases them again, especially for the price.

Cobra4B

I love my Ecsta MXs. They're a million times better than the F1's in the wet, super super sticky at auto-x, and performed graat at VIR this past weekend. Also they're relatively cheap :yesnod: I'm going to get a set for my track tires and another set for the street when they wear out.

vstella

Sully I'm on my first set of Kuhmos MX 18" all around and so far I like them..about on a par with the Nittos I replaced which were very good as well, For the price I think it's a great value

Fleet 1

I have the runflats. They do hook better than the goodyears and ride is somwhat better, good in rain also. :yesnod:

Sully C5

Since the widest is 295, they hook-up OK?

dads01dream

Hey Vstella,

Did you have Nitto 555R's before? Just curious. :lurk:

USMUSLE

I have them on mine! :yesnod:
USMUSLE :flag

Fastguy

MX's in factory sizes. I echo all the repsonses above, plus you lose all the road noise of the EMT.

Sully C5

Cool...I will see them Saturday!

vstella

With your kind of RWHP/TQ ...Not a chance :crazy: But they ride well and they're quiet :thumbs:

Yes..They were a good tire as well..just thought I would try out the Kuhmos.. :rolleyes:


[Modified by vstella, 11:05 PM 2/25/2004]