Kumho vs. Nitto
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From: FT Lewis WA
Re: Kumho vs. Nitto (Dave68)
...a quote from a Tire Rack technical representative (which was almost identical to advice given to me from two other TR reps:
"Based upon our comparison testing of HP tires, the GS D3s are definitely the better tires when compared to the Khumos."
I have not personally tested all the tires mentioned, but when three magazines and three Tire Rack reps tell me the Goodyears are better than the Kuhmos, I tend to believe them. Now if you want the least expensive tire, regardless of where it was manufactured or if it is tops in its class, then get the Kuhmos. To me, the combination of "Made in America" and very high ratings for both dry and wet conditions is worth the few extra bucks.
I'm keeping my C5 tire money in the US and getting the GS D3s.
"Based upon our comparison testing of HP tires, the GS D3s are definitely the better tires when compared to the Khumos."
I have not personally tested all the tires mentioned, but when three magazines and three Tire Rack reps tell me the Goodyears are better than the Kuhmos, I tend to believe them. Now if you want the least expensive tire, regardless of where it was manufactured or if it is tops in its class, then get the Kuhmos. To me, the combination of "Made in America" and very high ratings for both dry and wet conditions is worth the few extra bucks.
I'm keeping my C5 tire money in the US and getting the GS D3s.
Dunno about the GS D3s, however I'm more interested in the Nitto 555R & Nitto 555RIIs.
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From: Thousand Oaks Ca
Re: Kumho vs. Nitto (K.Shupe)
Will a 295 fit on my stock 18" rim? (That would be SWEET!)
I had 355's on my Viper, and they were sick!
Extra width = Additional bite in my opinion as well!
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[Modified by Fulano, 3:22 PM 4/18/2004]
I had 355's on my Viper, and they were sick!
Extra width = Additional bite in my opinion as well!
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Kumho vs. Nitto (Cary)
...a quote from a Tire Rack technical representative (which was almost identical to advice given to me from two other TR reps:
"Based upon our comparison testing of HP tires, the GS D3s are definitely the better tires when compared to the Khumos."
I have not personally tested all the tires mentioned, but when three magazines and three Tire Rack reps tell me the Goodyears are better than the Kuhmos, I tend to believe them. Now if you want the least expensive tire, regardless of where it was manufactured or if it is tops in its class, then get the Kuhmos. To me, the combination of "Made in America" and very high ratings for both dry and wet conditions is worth the few extra bucks.
I'm keeping my C5 tire money in the US and getting the GS D3s.
Here is link with some good info on Kumhos... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/max_perf_charts.jsp
Dunno about the GS D3s, however I'm more interested in the Nitto 555R & Nitto 555RIIs.
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"Based upon our comparison testing of HP tires, the GS D3s are definitely the better tires when compared to the Khumos."
I have not personally tested all the tires mentioned, but when three magazines and three Tire Rack reps tell me the Goodyears are better than the Kuhmos, I tend to believe them. Now if you want the least expensive tire, regardless of where it was manufactured or if it is tops in its class, then get the Kuhmos. To me, the combination of "Made in America" and very high ratings for both dry and wet conditions is worth the few extra bucks.
I'm keeping my C5 tire money in the US and getting the GS D3s.
Here is link with some good info on Kumhos... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/max_perf_charts.jsp
Dunno about the GS D3s, however I'm more interested in the Nitto 555R & Nitto 555RIIs.
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From: Des Plaines, Il
Re: Kumho vs. Nitto (Killrwheels)
I have the MX and just did two days at Road America with them. Very Impressed. Great traction, and didnt get greasy when pushed. Had them on a previous car as well. IMHO they are 99% the tire of the best on the market for far less $$$
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From: Northville, MI
Re: Kumho vs. Nitto (Midwayman)
BF Goodrich now makes the G-Force KD in the stock corvette sizes. For autocrossing and DE track schools, the KD's are an excellent tire on Corvettes--both C4 and C5. For dry traction they are equal to or better than the F1's. Not as pricey as the F1's but not anywhere as cheap as the Kumho's.
