Kumho tires

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by BigBlackQC, Aug 22, 2006.

Car Parts
  1. BigBlackQC

    BigBlackQC Full Access Member

    Messages:
    263
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2006
    Location:
    Daytona/Jax FL
  2. ROKTMAN

    ROKTMAN Full Access Member

    Messages:
    1,983
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 18, 2006
    Location:
    Hamilton County OH
    No experience with that particular tire but the Impala SS community uses the 17 inch ones and has rave reviews.

    I wouldn`t downgrade to a lower speed rating.While you might not approach the speed rating ,the heat build up ,cornering ability and overall performance will be less with a lower speed rated tire.

    I went with Pirelli`s when I replaced mine.I couldn`t find anything better for my use.For $169.00 is was a deal too.
     
  3. SilvrSRT10

    SilvrSRT10 Full Access Member

    Messages:
    6,865
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 22, 2006
    I ran them on my SS/T. As I recall they drove OK but seemed noisy to me, but that may be the nature of the beast. My Pirelli's are begining to growl a little.
     
  4. Marc T

    Marc T Full Access Member

    Messages:
    2,280
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 20, 2006
    Location:
    Atlantic Beach, Florida
    Joe,

    I had these on my stock rims before I got my new wheels. I really liked them! They were a much better ride than the Pirrellis. Speed rating is lower so you gotta decide if you wanna live with that. I knew I wouldn't be seeing any speeds over 130 MPH on the road or the track so I went with them. :D

    'There a quality tire!!:rock:
     
  5. Django

    Django New Member Supporting Member

    Messages:
    26,704
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 20, 2006
    Location:
    Oceanside, CA. USA
  6. QueLocura

    QueLocura Full Access Member

    Messages:
    550
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 19, 2006
    Location:
    Miami, FL
    I have the Kumho Ecsta tires on my 03 dodge ram with 22's..
    BADASS tire. I love it. I've spent so much time eating crap and burning out and still have plenty of tread left. They also grip very well.
    When I get home, I'll post pics up of the truck so you can check em out.
     
  7. JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE

    JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE Active Member Preferred Vendor

    Messages:
    33,544
    Likes Received:
    1
    Joined:
    May 19, 2006
    Location:
    SRT10 heaven
    They actually grip extrememly well an wear is even better, but they do have a lower top speed rating , but inless you are a dork and do overr 130mph on the interstate you will be extremly oky doky!:D The viper guys rave about the traction they get, not a bad choice at all, they are ten times better than the crappy pirrellis that come stock. St leat the Khumos will be round:D
     
  8. Prof

    Prof New Member Supporting Member

    Messages:
    23,178
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 19, 2006
    Location:
    Wadsworth, IL
    Have a ball Joe! Nothing like finishing off the last few miles on those rear P Zeros's!!!!:burnout: :burnout: :burnout: :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:
     
  9. Marc T

    Marc T Full Access Member

    Messages:
    2,280
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    May 20, 2006
    Location:
    Atlantic Beach, Florida
    Yep, There wasn't much there last time we looked!!!:rock: :p
     
  10. BigBlackQC

    BigBlackQC Full Access Member

    Messages:
    263
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2006
    Location:
    Daytona/Jax FL
    Yea, they're getting pretty thin.... I had tried to find those on tirerack with no luck.... maybe I'm retarded, probably....