Tire brand questions

Chevyguy · 10-09-2001, 03:23 PM

I'm looking at getting some pony rims and am starting to research tires. This is for a daily driver so I want inexpensive tires, but still want Z rated.

I came up with the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 only $381 delivered for a set of 4 245/50 ZR16

Pep boys wants $436 for a set of their Z rated tires

Sumito and Yokohama also have sub $100 each offerings, according to Tire rack the Kumho actually have good feedback ratings comparable to the newest Comp TA's, The Sumito had pretty average ratings

Anyone here run the Kumho tires, any comments good or bad appreciated!

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links, MAC 2.5" cat back FMS aluminum driveshaft, MSD blaster coil, MAC shifter
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10-09-2001, 04:42 PM

Chevy guy - I sent you a private email on this.......I may have tires you might be interested in.

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
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srv1 · 10-10-2001, 12:08 AM

frank, this where i bought my tires from. www.vulcantire.com Falkens are getting good reviews. i reasearched it and the price was very good too!

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90 LX Black on Black
Flowbabies, h-pipe, Mac unequal shorties, K&N, Hurst, subframes, Motorsport springs, MSD coil, 3.55's

todd95GT · 10-10-2001, 12:46 AM

I concur with srv1. Falkens are decent tires. There no drag radials, but they're great in weather and the ZIEX tread pattern is sweet looking. I'm running 275's and 255's on my Cobra R's.

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Todd
1995 GT/T-5
Pulleys; 65 mm TB; Flowmaster cat-back; Mac off road H-pipe; FMS aluminum driveshaft; short-throw shifter; HD clutch; Cobra R's; Cobra front and wing

Chevyguy · 10-10-2001, 08:42 AM

Good feedback guys, Discount Tire direct and Vulcan carries those Falken's but dont have any customer feedback ratings. They look cool and are within a few bucks of the Kumho's. Tirerack does not have those Falkens listed, lots of pretty good feedback for the Kumho's. I have a few months to research this so no need to rush just yet, gettin snow tires in a month or so.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links, MAC 2.5" cat back FMS aluminum driveshaft, MSD blaster coil, MAC shifter
88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
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10-09-2001, 03:23 PM	#1
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Tire brand questions I'm looking at getting some pony rims and am starting to research tires. This is for a daily driver so I want inexpensive tires, but still want Z rated. I came up with the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 only $381 delivered for a set of 4 245/50 ZR16 Pep boys wants $436 for a set of their Z rated tires Sumito and Yokohama also have sub $100 each offerings, according to Tire rack the Kumho actually have good feedback ratings comparable to the newest Comp TA's, The Sumito had pretty average ratings Anyone here run the Kumho tires, any comments good or bad appreciated! ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links, MAC 2.5" cat back FMS aluminum driveshaft, MSD blaster coil, MAC shifter 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/f

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10-09-2001, 04:42 PM	#2
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	Chevy guy - I sent you a private email on this.......I may have tires you might be interested in. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b

10-10-2001, 12:08 AM	#3
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	frank, this where i bought my tires from. www.vulcantire.com Falkens are getting good reviews. i reasearched it and the price was very good too! ------------------ 90 LX Black on Black Flowbabies, h-pipe, Mac unequal shorties, K&N, Hurst, subframes, Motorsport springs, MSD coil, 3.55's

10-10-2001, 12:46 AM	#4
todd95GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Posts: 191	I concur with srv1. Falkens are decent tires. There no drag radials, but they're great in weather and the ZIEX tread pattern is sweet looking. I'm running 275's and 255's on my Cobra R's. ------------------ Todd 1995 GT/T-5 Pulleys; 65 mm TB; Flowmaster cat-back; Mac off road H-pipe; FMS aluminum driveshaft; short-throw shifter; HD clutch; Cobra R's; Cobra front and wing

10-10-2001, 08:42 AM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Good feedback guys, Discount Tire direct and Vulcan carries those Falken's but dont have any customer feedback ratings. They look cool and are within a few bucks of the Kumho's. Tirerack does not have those Falkens listed, lots of pretty good feedback for the Kumho's. I have a few months to research this so no need to rush just yet, gettin snow tires in a month or so. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links, MAC 2.5" cat back FMS aluminum driveshaft, MSD blaster coil, MAC shifter 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/f