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Old 03-09-07, 12:45 PM   #1
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Default Kumho Tires for RX 300???

Anyone have experience with Kumho tires on the RX.....I have read good reviews from other SUV users...

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didnt know the made them in that size. I know they make great car performance tires
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I think one advantage I saw was that they had low weight and more revs per minute than some other tires.
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I actually just bought some Kumho Solus KH16's and had them installed last Friday. Since the vehicle is my wife's and I haven't driven it more than about 40 miles since then, I can't really give a full on review. However, the miles that I did drive were great-- much quieter than the tires that came on it when we bought it, and seemed to handle much better as well. I'd recommend them-- Tirerack has them for $62 apiece plus shipping, which is pretty cheap to me. They seem to provide a great bang for the buck.
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I actually just bought some Kumho Solus KH16's and had them installed last Friday. Since the vehicle is my wife's and I haven't driven it more than about 40 miles since then, I can't really give a full on review. However, the miles that I did drive were great-- much quieter than the tires that came on it when we bought it, and seemed to handle much better as well. I'd recommend them-- Tirerack has them for $62 apiece plus shipping, which is pretty cheap to me. They seem to provide a great bang for the buck.
Keep us updated on the wear, all-weather traction and handling in the long run, I know my Michelin tires were expensive but they were an improvement in everyway over the Goodyear Integritys.

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We had a set, a very good all around all season tire. They still have about half of their tread left after 30K miles, but we have since went to Michelins. Comparing tires that cost 1/2 as much isn't fair but the Micheins wins hands down on all accounts.
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My current CrossTerrains have last a lot longer than my last pair. Already over 30,000 miles on the current one and about 1/2 way down.
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Default Thanks for the info!!!

Thanks to everyone for the feedback on the tires....I am going to give them a try....
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I love these tires. 102,000 miles on RX, original owner. 2nd set, I bought the same tires that came new on the rx, the Goodyear (somethings) and man those wear out fast. The kumho do not seem to wear quick at all. have about 15k miles them, nothing but good things to say.
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