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Had to buy tires today...

ynkedad

ynkedad

Wassup!!!
Well, the other day I just happened to look at my front passenger tire and noticed the inner treads were toast. The driver side wasn't as bad, but was on its way as well.
So I went to a dealer that has done all of my cars tires in the past and he gave me a quote on some Kumho Ecsta Sports (non-runflats).

I went home and did some searching here (for opinions on this brand) and at tire rack, among other places for ratings and cost. I found out that these tires actually rated really well compared to the Big name brands. Even better than the Stock Tires and Most others in their class (according to Tire Racks charts and information).

Anyway, For 4 tires (original sizes) it cost me a Grand Total of $906.48.
That includes Tax, Mounting & Balancing.

At Tire Rack it would have cost $784.30. Which would have included Shipping Only. No Tax etc.
For a difference of $122.18

So what do ya's think?
Anyone else have these tires?
 
I have kuhmos on my C4 (c5 wheels). They are a great street tire. I'll be needing something more aggressive when I start autocrossing her though. I do wish they had a bit more lateral grip though. They are great in the rain too...
 
Tire rack is a good place to compare all the tires that are available.Price wise i've done better or as good with my local dealer.Anyway i'm happy for your car.:D
 
Yeah Ray, Kumho are A OK in my book!!I put Kumho Ecsta ASX's (All Season)on my 03 Z-51, And there will NEVER be another set of BadYear tires on anything I own!!:thumbsup:I just turned 40,000 miles on them, and there still great in the Rain and I can still hear my Stereo!!:thumbsup::lmao::lmao:

PS. I altered the alignment settings on my car from factory settings,
0 camber all the way around with 6*pos LF,6 1/4*pos RF caster 1/32nd's pos toe Front 1/64 pos toe rear!! My tires no longer wear the insides out!!:thumbsup:Steers allot easier in heavy traffic,but a bit of a hand full at 140+ MPH!! But my tires are warring Great!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

PS,PS. (Disclaimer) If you drive at speeds in excess of 140 MPH these settings are Not for you!!:thumbsup:
 
Hey..

Brother Junk,:wavey:

Yea, my tire guy was explaining that very thing to me today. That Vette's are notorious for wearing from the inside tread out. He said it's because the way the manufacturer set up the front end. At low speeds the tires are pigeon toed and at high speeds they run straight (for obvious reasons). End result ... abnormal wear.

Or something to that affect.:D

Anyhow, I assumed till your post, that because of the wear pattern I was in need of an alignment. So, I have an appointment set for tomorrow.
Now I'm :thinkin:. The car didn't/,doesn't pull at all! Nor did it shake or wobble, so i know the tires were balanced. Maybe it's just the cars original set up that made them wear like that??
BTW, I have 26,900 miles on the original tires.
What'cha think junk?

~Ray
 
Ray,Mine still has the original alightment on her,she drives straight as a arrow,even at very high speeds,but my inside of my front tires also wear quicker.Must be a vette thing.Of course my rear tires wear out much quicker:peelout 1::lmao::lmao::lmao:
 
ynkedad said:
Brother Junk,:wavey:

Yea, my tire guy was explaining that very thing to me today. That Vette's are notorious for wearing from the inside tread out. He said it's because the way the manufacturer set up the front end. At low speeds the tires are pigeon toed and at high speeds they run straight (for obvious reasons). End result ... abnormal wear.

Or something to that affect.:D

Anyhow, I assumed till your post, that because of the wear pattern I was in need of an alignment. So, I have an appointment set for tomorrow.
Now I'm :thinkin:. The car didn't/,doesn't pull at all! Nor did it shake or wobble, so i know the tires were balanced. Maybe it's just the cars original set up that made them wear like that??
BTW, I have 26,900 miles on the original tires. (You did GOOD Grasshopper!!):thumbsup:
What'cha think junk?

~Ray
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The Factory has to set them up that way!! These cars are capable of running at speeds in excess of 180 MPH and there is always some Idiot that has to see if they really will!!:lmao::lmao: I myself rarely run 100 much less 120-130 so I don't need to be able to to control it at 180,so I opp for Tire Longevity!!Now if I was racing it or doing some Auto-cross,I'd set it up entirely different,the way it's set now it drives very easy and don't feel like it has ton of lead on the nose, but even a expansion joint on a bridge at 155 would probly put me out of control!!But the tires WILL last twice as long before I need to replace them!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
I recently put new tires on Debs car, went to the local Firestone dealer and asked if he would match the internet price, he did that and more. I say do your homework, there might be a shop in your area that you can trust.

Way to go,

Joe B.
 
Softtail;
You're right. My Firestone dealer here in Delray got me my Toyo T-1's for a few bucks less than on line. Delivered, signed, sealed, installed, etc. No hassle. Will try Firestone Wide Ovals next since Kumho seems to have deleted Z06 rear sizes.:dancer01:
 
Melsy said:
Softtail;
You're right. My Firestone dealer here in Delray got me my Toyo T-1's for a few bucks less than on line. Delivered, signed, sealed, installed, etc. No hassle. Will try Firestone Wide Ovals next since Kumho seems to have deleted Z06 rear sizes.:dancer01:
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Nope,Kumho just don't make them yet!!!
I have Firestone's on my Z,I have about 3,000 miles on them, Love'um!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

PS. Yes,It's For Sale!!!

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