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Old 07-16-2010, 12:18 AM   #1
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kumho tires

anyone use kumho tires with any success??? found an ebay store that carries them pretty reasonable....thanks for the help...
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Old 07-16-2010, 12:19 AM   #2
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Re: kumho tires

these tires are made in korea ,i believe...which is a major downer to me though...
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Old 07-16-2010, 01:01 AM   #3
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Re: kumho tires

can't base anything on where they're constructed imo, I'm running toyo m/t 37's made in the USA and they are overpriced junk, poor handling, bad wear quality, and usually run super swampers, also american made but quality product. I rant kumho mud tires and they were good, as far as the ecsta street tires they are good for the price imo, I ran these on the girl's mazda got great wear, handlin, and the longevity wasn't too bad but that's also on a car. Try AVON tires if you're thinking price wise, a few friends are running them on 24's and 22's and said for the price you can't beat them
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Old 07-16-2010, 01:34 AM   #4
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Don't know about their street tires but I have a set of 35" all terrains on my dodge 2500 4x4 diesel. Best set of tires I have ever owned. They have been on my truck for 4 years and have 50,000 miles on them now. Still got plenty of tread. Heck I've never even had them balanced in 4 years and they wear perfectly and ride great. I'm about to order another set.
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Old 07-16-2010, 03:13 AM   #5
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Re: kumho tires

hey thanks alot guys....appreciate the help...
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Old 07-16-2010, 04:37 AM   #6
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Re: kumho tires

i run them on my iroc..... no complaints here.
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Old 07-16-2010, 06:14 PM   #7
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these tires are made in korea ,i believe...which is a major downer to me though...
Actually, worse, if you look at the sidewall, i think some if not all Kumhos are made in vietnam!

However, i've heard nothing but good about kumhos and they are actually at top on my list for consideration when it's time for replacements.
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Old 07-16-2010, 07:33 AM   #8
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I always have good luck with them but thats on a honda
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:19 AM   #9
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I put them on my daughters 1994 Camaro. Kumho Ecsta's to be exact. No problems. Decent tires on the cheap.

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I don't know about cars, but I know they seem to perform well on big trucks.


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Old 07-16-2010, 02:45 PM   #11
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I put a set of them on my '04 Honda pilot. They replaced the crappy Goodyear Interigas (very lousey wet tires !!). With the Goodyears, pulling a trailer the antilocks would kick in and you could NOT stop on wet pavement. Put the Kumho a/t or mud & snow tires (not sure of the model) on and now it will stop. They were louder than I liked but handled GREAT. I have +40,000 miles on them and still have good tread. They also lowered my MPG by about 2 MPG, but they are twice the tire.

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Old 07-16-2010, 03:48 PM   #12
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i have the kumho ecsta spt's in a 255/35zr20 on my burb and they were great until they are bald and showing cords lol. but ive had them on their for about a year and a half, so to say the least they are good tires and its time for some new tires before i get a blow out or something haha
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We have Kumho tires on our Acura, and it seems to be a quality tire. No complaints
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Old 07-16-2010, 06:14 PM   #14
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I had a set of 20's on a tahoe I used to have loved them, my sons Sprint has a set of
15's on it now they work well in all conditions.
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:35 PM   #15
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When Kumhos first came out they had problems/wore out quickly but have since improved according according to a reputable source I use when needing tires. I had them on a VW not a truck though. I also think it depends on your needs...driver...selling...
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Old 08-20-2010, 04:17 AM   #16
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Re: kumho tires

How about nankang tires??? any feedback..
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