Another I love my Kumho's

viperkraz · April 30th, 2005, 08:06 PM

These tires are freaking great! Should have had them on my gen1. Two hard launches broke the clutch this morning. Time for lightened flywheel. Stock clutch lasted for 73k miles!

Rocket65C · April 30th, 2005, 08:18 PM

I used to pretend that the roads were covered in ice whenever I drove with the Michelin Pilot Sports. It wasn't unusual for me to break the rearend free even at 100 mph, when I would stomp on the accelerator. But now with the Kumhos, it's difficult to accidently break free. It has changed the way I drive-definitely the best appreciated bang for the buck.

snkbite97 · April 30th, 2005, 10:04 PM

I JUST FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY THE PILOTS SUCKASS FOR TRACTION...I HIT WALL AT 65 WHEN I TRIED TO MANUVER RAPIDLY THEY BROKE LOOSE

**V10 RCKT** · May 1st, 2005, 03:02 AM

Suggestions on where to get a set of 18" V700's? I checked a couple of sites and nothing...

Gerald · May 1st, 2005, 08:46 AM

You guys that don't have them don't know what your missing. You think you're having fun with your car NOW???? Wait until the Kumho's. Only then you can USE your cars real power.

YELL03 · May 1st, 2005, 09:23 AM

Just by adding Kumhos my 60' dropped from 1.89 to 1.68, my 1/8 dropped from 8.0 to 7.5, and my 1/4 dropped from 12.31 to 11.67.

This is on a 2001 Viper GTS with only smooth tubes and Roe filters.

Best bang for the buck is Kumhos.

The car is downright unsafe without them out back.

Howard

DJ Self · May 1st, 2005, 11:30 AM

Do they have them in 19 in? To go on a SRT Viper?

RedGTS · May 1st, 2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Self

Do they have them in 19 in? To go on a SRT Viper?

No.

**_Mark_** · May 1st, 2005, 02:34 PM

To ask again, anybody know where to get them in 18"?

lawnman · May 1st, 2005, 03:59 PM

I put them all the way around on mine last week after I flat spotted the two front tires, and man!!! It's like driving a different car that is faster and can maneuver like a road race car!!!

Gerald · May 1st, 2005, 05:05 PM

Although I'd LOVE to switch to 18's or bigger, I refuse to because Kumho's are so easily accessible for 17's. I've been running them for about 3 years.. 3 times the traction, I think less than 1/2 the price.... Best Mod yet that SAVES you money..

G

YELL03 · May 1st, 2005, 06:42 PM

Mark -

Tire Rack has 335/30/18s for $241 each.

Howard

Motor City MadMan · May 1st, 2005, 07:06 PM

In the experience of those that use Kumhos do you tend to break other parts now?

**_Mark_** · May 1st, 2005, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by YELL03

Mark -

Tire Rack has 335/30/18s for $241 each.

Howard

Thanks Howard, I'll call them tomorrow.

YELL03 · May 1st, 2005, 07:53 PM

You'll be VERY HAPPY you did.

Howard

Gerald · May 1st, 2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Motor City MadMan

In the experience of those that use Kumhos do you tend to break other parts now?

Absolutley not. Just get some clear film and put some on the rear lip of the rear fender wells as well as some on parts of the side sills... oh yea... Keep it under 45 in the rain...

**V10 RCKT** · May 2nd, 2005, 12:18 AM

So I can assume there may be some paint damage from road debris thrown by the Kumho's? I have 3M on the rear, but none on the side sills...did not want to apply it there (concerned about heat issues)...should I?