Very INteresting, as they say. I'd like Michelin Pilot Sports too, but man
those things are expensive!
-----Original Message-----
From Adrian Barnes [mailto:adrian at workgroup.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 2:59 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: KUMHOs RE: tire choice
We just went through a tire discussion here at work and I successfully
talked the boss out of ordering KUMHOs online and opting for Michelins
instead for his Z3 (there's no substitute for Michelin as far as I'm
concerned). He had "heard" that the KUMHOs were good, but inexpensive
replacements. He took the Michelins to the dealer for mounting, and the
dealer said "You aren't bringing KUMHO tires are you?" Turns out many
owners pay to get the KUMHOs mounted and then pay again to get them removed
and replaced within a few days because they are so bad. By the way, if you
have a Z3 those Michelins are awesome, far superior to the original tires.
I think he got Pilot Sports.
Adrian
http://www.midgetweb.com
-----Original Message-----
From Mueller, Robert CDR [mailto:RMueller at grumobile.uscg.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 2:54 PM
To: 'Glen Byrns'; Kansa, Robert
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: tire choice
Glen,
The Porsche guys really like the Kumho's, say they are a very good
street/autocross tire for the price, wear well, stick good in both wet and
dry, and the belts don't come apart on hard breaking like some better known
tires (my Dunlops come to mind). One idea put forth on that list is that
they are underpriced in an attempt to gain market share. I have no idea how
they are in Spridget sizes, but they come highly recommended in the
225/50-16 size. I'm going to give them a try on the big car. Just a data
point.
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