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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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Kumho Ecsta Supra Tires

Hey guys i was wondering what do u all think is this a good tire? I need something that is good in all kinds of weather, im hoping this winter i dont have to drive it, but if i do, i will put the regular tires back on. But are these a good street and performcance tire? thanks ALOT
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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I would've bought these tires about a week ago, but this tire has mixed reviews.
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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My friend has these tires on his 2000 Z, and he likes them a lot. Never had any problem and they hook pretty good for a street tire.
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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i ran thouse tires on my supra b4 i got a Z and i had no problems with them at all infact i am thinknin bout gettin them for the Z. I took them to the track droped the tire psi down to liek 20psi and they hooked nice. I mean it wuz onli a 87 turbo supra at 20 psi what kinda tq could it possable put out But yea i think they are great tires
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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i love them and will continue to use them. i drove on solid ice with them and did quite well. they stick like glue and the road noise is very low.
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Thanks everyone for replying. I was worried cause i just spent enough money on my rims, and i didnt want to have to buy like $300 tires then too. I found the Kumho for about $190 a piece. I think these are what i am going to end up buying. I really like them, and they sound like a good all around tire. just wanna say thanks to everyone that replied.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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How long do these last with normal driving, with a burnout here and there?
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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They work well for me. I've driven on them in rain, snow & dry road. I even pull 1.8 60's on em at the track
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 12:21 AM
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Originally posted by SpecForceZ28
How long do these last with normal driving, with a burnout here and there?
well, my tires were new back in like December/January, and I;ve done many burnouts/dounts/brakestands, and I've got a good amount of tread left on the rears(about 7/32nds), and I havent even rotated yet
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 03:03 AM
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they are pretty good. I have them on my car.
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 06:47 AM
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1/4 inch of snow and your not going anywhere!!!!!!!!! I don't care what these guys/gals tell ya, if you get snow don't even bother with them. The snow gets in the rain groove of the tire and that's all she wrote. You might as well but snowmobile rails on it. I can't get up a straight and flat driveway with those damn tires on.
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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1/4 inch of snow and your not going anywhere!!!!!!!!! I don't care what these guys/gals tell ya, if you get snow don't even bother with them. The snow gets in the rain groove of the tire and that's all she wrote. You might as well but snowmobile rails on it. I can't get up a straight and flat driveway with those damn tires on.
They worked fine in snow for me
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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How about rain? Are these good in the rain?

I don't have to worry about snow over here, but the roadways here are horrible in the rain.
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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How about rain? Are these good in the rain?

I don't have to worry about snow over here, but the roadways here are horrible in the rain.
Fine in rain for me as well
Old Jul 6, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Anybody trying to use a Z-Rated tire in snow shouldn't be driving a car.

I see a thread start about Kumho Ecsta tires every other week, bottom line is for the price you can not beat em. I've had 2 sets, one my stock rims and now a set on my 18 inch tubolares. (275/35/18)

They're good in wet weather, I don't care what anyone says. Traction for Fbodies on anything less than dry pavement is up to the driver and how much throttle he likes to use.

BUt they're a good tire, especially for the low price they can be had at.



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