Kropf

I put Kumho Ecsta Asx (KU21) (that I bought in 2007, data codes 2006) on my '99 C43 (225/45ZR17 and 255/40ZR17). Price was great, and I liked them until they wore, because they got VERY noisy toward their end of life. Maybe they're better now? (I'm putting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 on my E55 soon. I've posted related comparisons on these and Continental DWS a few times over in https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...tion-19-a.html )

justinwrock

Had them on the back of the E55 at one point.

Had one blow out while on the freeway, and it made my butthole pucker.

kompressede

A lot of feedback about the Kumho's. I had them once,
They are cheap tires -
Didn't last long, and a noisy tire, not much grip either.

Like the saying goes - You get what you pay for.....

sleeperstyle

i have RS3's on my track/ hpde car - c5 corvette. they are very sticky when they heat up and seem to be lasting very well for track use. i can assume they would last even longer on the street with no heat cycling/ sliding the car around

when it is cold out and they are cold, they are HORRIBLE and scary. they are scary to the point that just easing out the clutch from a stop will start them spinning, they really need heat in them. i hate my out-lap during the colder temperatures, its like a rain lap.

in the rain, i think they are fine and i have never had a problem.

bierry

Hankook RS3s are great but defn need time to be warmed. Just saw from tirerack the "version 2" they now stock (tireracks own nomenclature) use an improved compound that warms to temp more quickly and improved wet grip. No personal experience

bierry

but as I am only on public roads the OE Michelin pilots give more usable grip

Le55

My car is star slammed and based on my latest burn out 60% is frankly too optimistic. I'll try to snap a picture before the rain washes it away, but the dark parts were maybe 40%.

Completely off topic - anyone in Jax that can raise my car up 10-12mm, PM me please?

cigarette.888

Had Kumhos AST 4s on my R129 when purchased. Seller slapped on 4 cheap tires. His specs? Must be black and round. Only H speed rated to 130 mph. Very noisy, rough riding with ave. traction.They are cheap , about $99 ea.
Replaced mine with 245/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s , Y rated High Performance all season. Much quiter,good grip.Could be tad softer on the ride side. Would consider a Grand Touring tire next time, still sorting out the suspension.

James M

I can't stand Kumho tyres, but having said that my wife sold her Hyundai with the original Kumho tyres that managed 83 000km! I was recommended Falken tyres as a cheaper alternative and I am enjoying them. I hit a pothole and cracked a front rim with zero damage to the front tyre.

austingtir

Toyo C1S are the quietest tyres I have ever come across the previous owner put had them on. Now have faken fk452 and its no comparison. The falkens are probably a sportier tyre but not even close to the NVH.

For those of you doing lots of open road these toyos really are worth it even if they might wear a bit quicker. You can seriously like drop a pin in the car at 80+mph.

Even worn out they are quiet.

cigarette.888

Had Kuhmos, found them noisy, not best grip. Best reason to buy Kumho? CHEAP Dont get cheap tires, purchased Michelin A/S 3s , Quiet, great grip ,good ride. Whats most important to you? Of course running 90 mph around a 45 mph ramp is fun. When the novelty wears off, get a tire u can still have a conversation over with the top down, and does not ride like solid rubber on a steel wheel.

strategy400

Had to post after seeing all the Kuhmo hate. I had a set of AST's they ran smooth and great to 40k at which time I replaced them with some Dunlops that cost twice as much. What noisy vibrating crap those Dunlops were. No amount of balancing or alignment could fix them. Couldn't wait for them to wear out so I could get some nice cheap Kumhos back on there. True story.

James M

Got Falkens on the rear now as well - FK 453 XL's. Love them, ultra quiet, smooth as anything and very, very grippy. Will see how long they last. Kuumho's are great for doing burnouts with!

Toadster

i got a set of Kumho PA31 tires on the Miata, friggin awesome all-season tires..

too bad they're not big enough for the rears...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Ecsta+PA31