Kumho Solus KL21
09-23-11, 03:28 AM
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I put a set on last week. Steering and handling seem OK. They're very quiet on asphalt, but very noisy on chip seal.
If I remember I'll post back in a month or so when I've had a bit more experience with them.
If I remember I'll post back in a month or so when I've had a bit more experience with them.
09-23-11, 05:53 AM
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How's wet traction, and is low rolling resistance compound saving you any MPG?
09-23-11, 09:33 AM
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Been looking at Kumho's myself. The Korean tires are starting to make waves. Good package for the money for sure.
09-26-11, 06:26 AM
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just ordered a set of these for my RX.
the current tires are onthe way out so i ordered as set of these. the price seems rigth, the reviews are good.
ill up date once they arrive and are mounted.
the current tires are onthe way out so i ordered as set of these. the price seems rigth, the reviews are good.
ill up date once they arrive and are mounted.
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10-03-11, 09:36 AM
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got the kuhmo's installed and balanced ( also did a wheel alignment)
first impression:
the ride is smooth and quite (solved my wobbling at 70mph issue)
good grip in dry weather (no rain or snow driving yet)
i was only able to put about 50 miles on them over the weekend but have nothing negative to report back, for now the MPG looks to be unaffected and is the same as with the michelins tiers that were on the car before. ( i had the michelins energy on before the kumhos, the kumhos are 2lbs heavier per tire but in the big picture that should not have any major affect)
first impression:
the ride is smooth and quite (solved my wobbling at 70mph issue)
good grip in dry weather (no rain or snow driving yet)
i was only able to put about 50 miles on them over the weekend but have nothing negative to report back, for now the MPG looks to be unaffected and is the same as with the michelins tiers that were on the car before. ( i had the michelins energy on before the kumhos, the kumhos are 2lbs heavier per tire but in the big picture that should not have any major affect)
10-03-11, 09:44 AM
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got the kuhmo's installed and balanced ( also did a wheel alignment)
first impression:
the ride is smooth and quite (solved my wobbling at 70mph issue)
good grip in dry weather (no rain or snow driving yet)
i was only able to put about 50 miles on them over the weekend but have nothing negative to report back, for now the MPG looks to be unaffected and is the same as with the michelins tiers that were on the car before. ( i had the michelins energy on before the kumhos, the kumhos are 2lbs heavier per tire but in the big picture that should not have any major affect)
first impression:
the ride is smooth and quite (solved my wobbling at 70mph issue)
good grip in dry weather (no rain or snow driving yet)
i was only able to put about 50 miles on them over the weekend but have nothing negative to report back, for now the MPG looks to be unaffected and is the same as with the michelins tiers that were on the car before. ( i had the michelins energy on before the kumhos, the kumhos are 2lbs heavier per tire but in the big picture that should not have any major affect)
Are they "V" speed rated? jc
10-03-11, 01:57 PM
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Sounds like a nice tire, but 2 lbs heavier, that could be bad on your gas milage in the long run, that is a total of 8 extra pounds adding all four tires together. Any added unsprung weight can affect stuff like braking, reaction time, and in the long run gas mileage.
Personally I hated the Michelins, very stiff and unforgiving tire and way overpriced. Didn't like their handling or performance for freeway driving. If there was any advantage was their overall mileage, I think I got nearly 60,000 miles with them but I still hated them.
Personally I hated the Michelins, very stiff and unforgiving tire and way overpriced. Didn't like their handling or performance for freeway driving. If there was any advantage was their overall mileage, I think I got nearly 60,000 miles with them but I still hated them.
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Sounds like a nice tire, but 2 lbs heavier, that could be bad on your gas milage in the long run, that is a total of 8 extra pounds adding all four tires together. Any added unsprung weight can affect stuff like braking, reaction time, and in the long run gas mileage.
Personally I hated the Michelins, very stiff and unforgiving tire and way overpriced. Didn't like their handling or performance for freeway driving. If there was any advantage was their overall mileage, I think I got nearly 60,000 miles with them but I still hated them.
Personally I hated the Michelins, very stiff and unforgiving tire and way overpriced. Didn't like their handling or performance for freeway driving. If there was any advantage was their overall mileage, I think I got nearly 60,000 miles with them but I still hated them.
10-04-11, 06:31 AM
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The reason I asked is because when I bought my RX two years ago, the dealer had put Nexen H speed rated tires on. It rode nice, but it definitely handles better with the Michelin`s. And the Nexen`s only lasted 20,000 miles, plus I couldnt keep those tire`s balanced either.
