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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Anyone been running these tires yet? I'd love to hear a review: Streetability, noise, traction, wear(I know they've only been out a few months but some here work their tires hard).
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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so far so good, I like them!!! it takes alot to make a Z rated tire,{I wouldn't be afraid} very low noise, good grip, if your going to non runflats YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THE WAY THIS CAR HANDLES!!!!!
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CMY SIX
so far so good, I like them!!! it takes alot to make a Z rated tire,{I wouldn't be afraid} very low noise, good grip, if your going to non runflats YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THE WAY THIS CAR HANDLES!!!!!
Have you used any other tires on the car besides these Kumho and the runflats ?
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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i have a pair of the kumho ecsta spt runflats w/ only 600 miles on them. they are from stock front c6 rims.

like brand new 275.00 for the pair.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I'm running GY supercars non runflat on the front and the Kumho's on the rear
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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I have a set of 4 on the car. The traction and steering were great untill H&C install now the car is crazy powerful and they wont hold it. The noise is great and non runflat tires are awesome!
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Default anyone else using Kuhmo XS on a C6 Z06?

Just curious to get some feedback. The sizes are identical to PS2 and Invo's (I think - need to verify) and rolling diameters are just about the same as well.

I already have the battery operated compressor and can of fix it in the car to get it ready for the new shoes.
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