Kumho launches first 15-series tire
11-05-08, 11:11 AM
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Kumho launches first 15-series tire
Own a high-performance supercar but want to ruin its ride and handling? Well Kumho has just the thing for you! Presented today at SEMA were these new ultra-low-profile 15-Series “performance” tires. Available only in 385/15-22 size for now, they’re designed for the otherwise-competent Ferrari F430, Dodge Viper and Corvette Z06. But, while the 15-Series tires are just for looks, their complete and utter lack of sidewalls has an unexpected benefit.
Kumho describes its tires as having “semi-run-flat capability," though we're pretty sure since there's basically no air in them anyway, they're running semi-flat all the time. Judge for yourself: The actual press release, on which we can find no signs of cocaine, follows.
Kumho describes its tires as having “semi-run-flat capability," though we're pretty sure since there's basically no air in them anyway, they're running semi-flat all the time. Judge for yourself: The actual press release, on which we can find no signs of cocaine, follows.
11-05-08, 02:30 PM
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Wheel repair places will rejoice. 
11-05-08, 03:55 PM
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11-05-08, 04:30 PM
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I have a set of Kumho Ecsta ASX tires on my GS right now, nice tires, ride well, and are pretty smooth for a Ultra High Performance All Season, ride much nicer then my Michelin Pilot Sports I had on before.
11-05-08, 05:06 PM
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Unlikely that Kumho will really produce them. A publicity stunt. 
They never made the 375/20-21s that I built 21x14" wheels for two years ago.
There were about eight of those tires EVER produced, not DOT approved or ever sold.
They never made the 375/20-21s that I built 21x14" wheels for two years ago.
There were about eight of those tires EVER produced, not DOT approved or ever sold.
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