NEXEN tires... N7000 opinions
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NEXEN tires... N7000 opinions
hey guys i did the typical search and found some feedback on the Nexen tires but mainly on the n3000 and a little on the n7000 but in the E55 forum.
just curious if anyone with a C55/C32 has bought these (cheaper tires) and what they thought. i'm looking for something after the winter and i dont really wanna spend too much b/c im going to upgrade my wheels late spring.
just curious if anyone with a C55/C32 has bought these (cheaper tires) and what they thought. i'm looking for something after the winter and i dont really wanna spend too much b/c im going to upgrade my wheels late spring.
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Here in Korea (where Nexen's are made) Kumho's and Hankook tires are the most popular among sports drivers in general.
Although we also have alot of folks that swear by the PS2's as well.
Nexen just really doens't get noticed here becuase their history of manufacturing high performance tires is not that long.
(Nexen's being primarily being peddled through a low-bucks tire outfit doesn't really help their image as well.)
Of note...Nexen used to make Michelin tires here in Korea during the 90's through a joint venture with Michelin.
So...if you want inexpensive tires then maybe you should try Hankook or Kumho's instead.
Although we also have alot of folks that swear by the PS2's as well.
Nexen just really doens't get noticed here becuase their history of manufacturing high performance tires is not that long.
(Nexen's being primarily being peddled through a low-bucks tire outfit doesn't really help their image as well.)
Of note...Nexen used to make Michelin tires here in Korea during the 90's through a joint venture with Michelin.
So...if you want inexpensive tires then maybe you should try Hankook or Kumho's instead.
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thanks for the info... im probably going to go with the Kumho's
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i think some tire makers do that as an indication that our tires are starting to get warn down... well at least that is what i was told.
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they were pretty good in the wet, ok in the dry.
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I'm rolling on these: www.nittoinvo.com pretty good bang for the buck....made in japan
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I just want to make sure I'm reading this properly, your Kumho's lasted over 40,000 miles? Which Kumho's? ECSTA MX? Thanks
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Considering i only spent $240 for all four tires and they lasted around 3yrs, i would say there were a good bang for your buck.
i had the kumho 711's. I believed there discontinued, i think the replacement reduced some of the road noise, but i believe it lost some of its handling in the dry.
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found this on the s2000 forums:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwKHuYJtS7c
