Kumho ECSTA MX's ?
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I'm sure you're looking for more info than that ^^^ hehe
Street driving (dry/wet) is awesome. I don't think they have the wet traction that other tires like the S-03 have, but it's still good. Dry traction is absolutely NO problem.
On the track day a few weeks ago, I never got them to break completely loose. I drifted a little every now & then, but other than that, nothing that wasn't completely controllable and predictable. I think they're a GREAT deal at the tirerack price, and I got them in 3 days!
Street driving (dry/wet) is awesome. I don't think they have the wet traction that other tires like the S-03 have, but it's still good. Dry traction is absolutely NO problem.
On the track day a few weeks ago, I never got them to break completely loose. I drifted a little every now & then, but other than that, nothing that wasn't completely controllable and predictable. I think they're a GREAT deal at the tirerack price, and I got them in 3 days!
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Quieter than Falken Azenis sport, SO3's, RE070's, even after track days. Excellent tire for the price.
Comfortable ride too, due to softer sidewalls.
Comfortable ride too, due to softer sidewalls.
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I notice that it's a little louder than stock, but nothing too noticable. I'm busy all this week, but if you wanna take a drive on them next weekend to check 'em out, just let me know.
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Originally posted by wrexr
Quieter than Falken Azenis sport, SO3's, RE070's, even after track days. Excellent tire for the price.
Comfortable ride too, due to softer sidewalls.
Quieter than Falken Azenis sport, SO3's, RE070's, even after track days. Excellent tire for the price.
Comfortable ride too, due to softer sidewalls.
I'm looking for a set of tires for my stock BBS's
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The manufacture quality of the Kumho MX's are quite inconsistent from what I've heard. Some sets have rivalled the S-03's in performance, while others are nearly as bad as the RE92's. I used to think that it was just differences in opinion, but after discussing it with some folks it sure seems as if it's the quality of the tires itself. So caveat emptor -- buyer beware 
Just my 2 cents!
Just my 2 cents!
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
The manufacture quality of the Kumho MX's are quite inconsistent from what I've heard. Some sets have rivalled the S-03's in performance, while others are nearly as bad as the RE92's. I used to think that it was just differences in opinion, but after discussing it with some folks it sure seems as if it's the quality of the tires itself. So caveat emptor -- buyer beware
Just my 2 cents!
The manufacture quality of the Kumho MX's are quite inconsistent from what I've heard. Some sets have rivalled the S-03's in performance, while others are nearly as bad as the RE92's. I used to think that it was just differences in opinion, but after discussing it with some folks it sure seems as if it's the quality of the tires itself. So caveat emptor -- buyer beware
Just my 2 cents!
we have not heard that
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Luke -- I don't think any professionals have come to this conclusion, but just speaking to folks who own MX's, this seems to be a general opinion. Initially we all thought it was just a matter of personal taste, but after further discussion a few of us here on the boards have to come to conclusion somewhat like this. Perhaps it's something that should be looked into?
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i am looking to buy these or the es100's by thursday, so say what you have to say so I can make up my mind. I think it's the es100's so far.
because:
bit cheaper
better wet traction
less noise
less treadwear
no ugly sidewall
can anyone change my mind for the better? or should i get these?
because:
bit cheaper
better wet traction
less noise
less treadwear
no ugly sidewall
can anyone change my mind for the better? or should i get these?