#26105, "Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires"
Alright today i recieved my rims in the mail with KUMHO ECSTA 711's. I was wondering what people think of them? Ive been reading reviews on them and there are 20 saying they love them and 2 that say they are the worst tires ever made. Those 2 negative reviews raided my eyebrows.
#26119, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 4
really sticky for the money, I paid 94 a piece for my last set and the only tires i had that came close to equaling the money vs grip was a bf goodrich that ran around 130 a piece. Like said above though they do wear quickly. I got about 20k out of my last set.
#26122, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 7
I had 712's on my car for about 2 years. Nothing bad to say about them cause they were good for the money. I have seen other Kuhmo's have bubbles on the sidewalls, but I think that may be due to, too low of a profile and hitting potholes.
I wouldnt buy them again, JUST BECAUSE I never buy the same tires twice. Other than that, I have no complaints with the 712's at least.
#26123, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 8
I also had 712's and I liked them. I had to replace my 2 rear tires after about 3 months, but that is what happens when you do a full drop with skunk2's and no camber kit
Allan 2008 Magnetic Black 350z NISMO /1976 Austin Mini 1098 Special (export)
#26132, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 11
I think they suck... I replaced a flat tire I had with one...and within 5000 miles it was losing air quickly, then one night it went totally flat and when I aired it up..guess what.. A BUBBLE! what a waste of $80
R.I.P. 1997-2006 thanks to a Honda in the wrong lane.
#26133, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 12
Just avoid the Ecsta Supras... they blow. No need to ask me how I know, but they suck more dick than New Jersey's last governer on Richard Simmons' ranch.
#26250, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 12
Originally posted by DarkTalon I think they suck... I replaced a flat tire I had with one...and within 5000 miles it was losing air quickly, then one night it went totally flat and when I aired it up..guess what.. A BUBBLE! what a waste of $80
i have some kumho ectsa asx...they are great in wet and dry...and about the bubble thing...if the place you get them from offers insurance, take it...mine is only like $9 per tire and its lifetime...so if i get a bubble, they're gonna send me another one..or else..
#26256, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 16
something I'd like to add, that Cold temperature anything below 0c does something to the rubber compound that it doesn't grip even on dry roads.
I threw the rear end out while taking a regular left turn. Granted it was close to -20c that day but I've never had this problem before with other tires.
#26265, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 17
I'll never buy another street tire that isn't a BFG. BFG Tration T/A's are awsome for the price. They really suck in the rain, but hook right up when it's dry and can get you through a snowstorm in a RWD car. I guess it all depends on how much power your making. on a stock 2gnt some shitty tire will probably be fine. I had a set of Kumhos and they broke loose at 12 psi, now I have BFG Drags and they break loose once and a while at 20-24 psi.
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#26266, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 18
Originally posted by etx I'll never buy another street tire that isn't a BFG. BFG Tration T/A's are awsome for the price. They really suck in the rain, but hook right up when it's dry and can get you through a snowstorm in a RWD car. I guess it all depends on how much power your making. on a stock 2gnt some shitty tire will probably be fine. I had a set of Kumhos and they broke loose at 12 psi, now I have BFG Drags and they break loose once and a while at 20-24 psi.
hopefully this post won't disappear like the other. but how's 1st and 2nd gear with those? and what other "traction" mods do you have? (if any)
#26337, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 23
Hmmmm, my Kumho Ecsta Supra's held out fine at a rallye event. No complains about them. (well, I have to check if there was any damage. Hehehe, haven't checked after that rally thing... )
#26338, "RE: Ok lets settle the score about KUMHO tires" In response to Reply # 24
Yeah I codrove for ^^^ and those Ecsta Supras were SUPER sticky on the canyon corners and stopping. They seemed to track really well in the water, and saved us after going thru a river at 80mph.
I have heard of a lot of Kumho's getting tire bubbles, and I'm sure that sticky compound when it gets hot from a turbo car would start to get really slick and lose its grip... but for a nonturbo application on the right size rims, I think they're one of the best tires I've ridden on.
