I think I had Kumho Ecstas on my C4, which I drove year round. I have had them on other cars as well. I think they're actually pretty good for all season street tires.OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 3:28 pm I bought 19’ kumho ecstas over the winter. I like them I guess, I don’t think I push the car hard enough that the tire matters. The price was really right, and I was wary about the brand until I read somewhere that they are the suppliers for a GT car? Maybe I made that up.
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I agree.. I felt they handled as good as the expensive Michelin P-sports that I paid a major arm and leg for. I now have sumitomos on my coupe and they're great too. Handle very well even at higher speeds. But I heard Tire Rack is no longer selling them for the 996 18" wheels? Ugh.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:27 pmI think I had Kumho Ecstas on my C4, which I drove year round. I have had them on other cars as well. I think they're actually pretty good for all season street tires.OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 3:28 pm I bought 19’ kumho ecstas over the winter. I like them I guess, I don’t think I push the car hard enough that the tire matters. The price was really right, and I was wary about the brand until I read somewhere that they are the suppliers for a GT car? Maybe I made that up.
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Tire Rack likes selling those PS2's & 4's. One of the reasons I sold my '87 Benz was the 15" wheels. It was getting harder to find decent tires in that size. I really hope that 18's are not headed that way. 19" or 20" would look ridiculous on my '99.
When the time comes I'll probably go with Bridgestone [great luck on other cars] or another brand that won't require the Michelin premium. The PCA locals may shun me...so be it....they ain't paying for them.
When the time comes I'll probably go with Bridgestone [great luck on other cars] or another brand that won't require the Michelin premium. The PCA locals may shun me...so be it....they ain't paying for them.
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Oh, we'll shun you alright, but tires ain't got nothing to do with it.Einsteiger wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:20 am The PCA locals may shun me...so be it....they ain't paying for them.
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1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
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2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
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2006 955S, Lapis Blue
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1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
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Re: Tires, tires, tires.... ("shoes" to Schnelly)
I'll remember that at PCA renewal time.
Save a few bucks....then maybe buy the Michelins after all.Kevin
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Re: Tires, tires, tires.... ("shoes" to Schnelly)
Their replacement are coming soon.b3freak wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:00 amI agree.. I felt they handled as good as the expensive Michelin P-sports that I paid a major arm and leg for. I now have sumitomos on my coupe and they're great too. Handle very well even at higher speeds. But I heard Tire Rack is no longer selling them for the 996 18" wheels? Ugh.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:27 pm
I think I had Kumho Ecstas on my C4, which I drove year round. I have had them on other cars as well. I think they're actually pretty good for all season street tires.
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