Anyone tried Kumho tyres?

Fasterbaby · 07-12-2004, 18:33

Anyone tried Kumho 712 or KH11's on a VRS? I can get some cheap for mine and wondered if anyone has any experience of them?

Daveclar · 07-12-2004, 18:39

bpm has new Kumho's on his Octy vRS, maybe you could pm him

***ncarring*** · 07-12-2004, 18:41

Just worn some out. Good value for money IMHO. Not outstanding grip, but not bad either

Leeboy also had some.

**TaviaRS** · 07-12-2004, 18:41

Quite a few people have them and seem to rate them. Not tried them yet myself.

Fasterbaby · 07-12-2004, 18:51

Hmmm well in that case i might try them in the new year, i can get them £30 a corner cheaper than T1S's so i guess they are worht a go, what type have you tried? Cheers

***ncarring*** · 07-12-2004, 18:53

helpmedisappear · 07-12-2004, 19:53

Ive got some 712's on my fronts and i cant fault them

Fasterbaby · 07-12-2004, 20:21

Right well thats me decided, i'll try them, they cant be worse than the worn Dunlops i have now!

devonutopia · 07-12-2004, 20:23

I think Kumho is a fairly decent budget brand - was looking at them myself a while back but opted for T1-S' myself - mainly cuz ColG had a new set going cheap

Lummox · 07-12-2004, 20:26

I had a set on me Nova (chav hat on

)

Very good for the money, not so hot in the wet but wear well.

SkodiRS · 08-12-2004, 08:47

Did consider these myself but...according to Micheldever...they don't have the XL load rating....although you can get the size.

For 225/40/18 they were around £80 compared to £112 for Goodyear F1 GSD3s.

Leeboy · 08-12-2004, 17:41

As Nick points out, I've had some for about 18K now, including a couple of heavy track day uses. For money I reckon they are well worth the money. Wear well good grip in the dry, but as Ross says, not to sure they grip the best in the wet, but once you are aware of that, you drive accordingly.

Recommended.

Fasterbaby · 08-12-2004, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodiRS

Did consider these myself but...according to Micheldever...they don't have the XL load rating....although you can get the size.

For 225/40/18 they were around £80 compared to £112 for Goodyear F1 GSD3s.

XL load rating?? What does that mean? Are they safe to use on my VRS then? 225/45/17 is the planned size.

***ncarring*** · 08-12-2004, 22:27

After having Avons back on the front for 2 days, I'm realising just how good the Kumhos were ....

Hopefully these b*****ds will wear in a bit and give better grip after a few miles

bpm · 08-12-2004, 22:38

I'll rate my Kumhos better than the Michelins that I had on the car previous. The have fantastic dry road grip, and I cannot fault them ....yet....

C708 · 09-12-2004, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpm

I'll rate my Kumhos better than the Michelins that I had on the car previous. The have fantastic dry road grip, and I cannot fault them ....yet....

GUys,

Good value for money tyres......but out here in the tropics, the 712s are known to be NOT good in the wet....lateral traction the wet is bad.....do beware.....cant fault its valu for $ but thats about it really....

SkodiRS · 09-12-2004, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasterbaby

XL load rating?? What does that mean? Are they safe to use on my VRS then? 225/45/17 is the planned size.

Have no idea what XL means

but I'm sure it's explained in the Tyre Bible...check out the links page.

SkodiRS · 09-12-2004, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by C708

GUys,

Good value for money tyres......but out here in the tropics, the 712s are known to be NOT good in the wet....lateral traction the wet is bad.....do beware.....cant fault its valu for $ but thats about it really....

Fair comment but lets also remember that when it rains Singapore it is very heavy and loads of standing water around.

I also wonder how the tyre copes with the ambient temperature and then suddenly has to contend with a temperature drop on contact with all that water?

I believe it's been a rather wet week in Singapore.

07-12-2004, 18:33	#1
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone tried Kumho tyres? Anyone tried Kumho 712 or KH11's on a VRS? I can get some cheap for mine and wondered if anyone has any experience of them? __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

07-12-2004, 18:39	#2
Daveclar Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 740 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	bpm has new Kumho's on his Octy vRS, maybe you could pm him __________________ 2008 Black vRS CR TDi Combi. Irish Spec,Non smokers pack,4 Electric windows, Dual zone,Jumbo box,Rain sensors,Cruise,maxidot,Trip computer,Come home lights. Extras. 18" alloys, Double visor, Active headrests. Sin a bhfuil

07-12-2004, 18:41	#3
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,908 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Just worn some out. Good value for money IMHO. Not outstanding grip, but not bad either Leeboy also had some. __________________ Nick

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07-12-2004, 18:51	#5
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmmm well in that case i might try them in the new year, i can get them £30 a corner cheaper than T1S's so i guess they are worht a go, what type have you tried? Cheers __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

07-12-2004, 18:53	#6
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,908 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	712 __________________ Nick

07-12-2004, 19:53	#7
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,762 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ive got some 712's on my fronts and i cant fault them __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

07-12-2004, 20:21	#8
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right well thats me decided, i'll try them, they cant be worse than the worn Dunlops i have now! __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

07-12-2004, 20:23	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	I think Kumho is a fairly decent budget brand - was looking at them myself a while back but opted for T1-S' myself - mainly cuz ColG had a new set going cheap __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

07-12-2004, 20:26	#10
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,837 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	I had a set on me Nova (chav hat on ) Very good for the money, not so hot in the wet but wear well. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

08-12-2004, 08:47	#11
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Did consider these myself but...according to Micheldever...they don't have the XL load rating....although you can get the size. For 225/40/18 they were around £80 compared to £112 for Goodyear F1 GSD3s. __________________ Adrian.

08-12-2004, 17:41	#12
Leeboy Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,187 Thanks: 11 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	As Nick points out, I've had some for about 18K now, including a couple of heavy track day uses. For money I reckon they are well worth the money. Wear well good grip in the dry, but as Ross says, not to sure they grip the best in the wet, but once you are aware of that, you drive accordingly. Recommended. __________________ Lee Want to be carbon-neutral while driving? Hold your breath!

08-12-2004, 22:27	#14
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,908 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	After having Avons back on the front for 2 days, I'm realising just how good the Kumhos were .... Hopefully these b*****ds will wear in a bit and give better grip after a few miles __________________ Nick

08-12-2004, 22:38	#15
bpm ------ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,039 Thanks: 12 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I'll rate my Kumhos better than the Michelins that I had on the car previous. The have fantastic dry road grip, and I cannot fault them ....yet.... __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

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