Tallen

Ok, I have received very conflicting opinions regarding these tires. Some people are saying they are the best thing since the invention of rubber. Others are saying they are junk and not even worth the bargain basement price.

I have a 1995 SC400 with no mods. I am a fairly aggressive driver, however, I have not been (and do not plan to be) on a track. It would mainly be for local driving.

Any Opinions?

Thanks,

Tim

P.S. I live in Las Vegas.

hoops_24

I've had the Kumho's and now I have Bridgestone Potenza SO3. ($250 per tire)

I'm going BACK to the Kumho's......End of Story

VQT

hoops_24,

How long (how many miles) did the Kumho tire last, original size? 18" size?

VQT

hoops_24

My Kumho's lasted about a year with heavy travel on the PA turnpike. I would approximate 20k mileage. They were 245/40/18

For the money and what you get, this tire is the way to go. Are their better tires? Yes. Is there a better value? Hell No!

Overclocker

For the money, can't be beat! I haven’t had the chance to try anything else on my car yet other than the original rubber, but I’ve loved them. I’ve had the Ecsta Supras since last summer and I love them. I live in the Midwest and switch off with winter tires, but even in light snow they work (read with traction control you can drive if some snow sticks to the ground). I haven’t autocrossed with them yet, but I like to drive hard and they have never let me down. Plus they have a rim guard! It’s a little bead of rubber around the outside lip that may or may not help with curbs.

FYI, just checked www.tirerack.com and www.kumhotireusa.com, looks like they have some new models that I don’t have experience with.

Overclocker

lex400sc

Ecsta Supras are killer tires for the money. They are cheap and good performers. They aren't that quiet, but like Overclocker said, for the money, they can't be beat.

awj

Khumo's hold up for me. On the Accord, they were put on summer '00. I'd estimate 25,000 miles and they are still just fine. Of course, I rotate them and don't smoke them much.

The SC300, the previous owner had them on there almost a year and they are excellent condition. They perform well. I recommend them.

Lex Luthor

I will tell you the rim guard doesn't work whatsoever

Overclocker

Thx for the info Lex Luthor, do you speak from experience?

BTW, would you be the same Lex that used to post the best stories on ladman.com (may it R.I.P.)?

Overclocker

ChronoJ1

iTrader: (2)

Unbelievable cost to value ratio.
Had Kumho tires on my SC400 for 1.5 years now. Still in good shape.
Highly recommended!

Chairmnofthbord

i got my set of escta supras for $510 installed, road side, etc. there 245/40/18. there on my LS, there great and will last, just dont light them up, they will go bald QUICK!

On the subject, when the tires get a lil low on thread and it gets cold, do you guys feel a lump flat spot for about 5 miles, then when the tires warm up they smooth out? or is it just me?

MrWigggles

I like my Kumho's

I've never owned expensive brands but I do like them better than the Nitto 555's I used to have.

Not the stickiest but very sticky considering the millage I get with them.

I gaurantee most of the bad press is spread by members of their competition. I mean when was the last time a car with Kumho's won Toyo's Hot Import Nights?

Know your source. In the case of this thread a lot of happy Lexus owners.

-Mr. Wigggles

1BomexLex

for the value...they are great....
tite tire tread...handle excellent
and dont wear fast at all
unless you are a big big big balla...
and can get anything
go with Kumho

VQT

I never experience this yet!! I also heard that the flat spot only happen when the car sit in one place for a long time. Beside, It can't be THAT cold in southern California

CmputerWiz

AMEN to that. Of course, mine DID go OVER the curb

I think they're awesome tires for the money, but mine only last 5k if I'm lucky. Of course, if you have ridden with me, you'll understand.

SR