Anyone using Kumho Ecsta 712s?

[moorecruizin]

I just got some Kumho Ecsta 712 205/55/16 performance tires for the P.T. I bought them on- line and haven't had a chance to get them mounted yet (will do this weekend).

If you have them on your PT, what do you think of them? How about treadwear? handling?

Barry

[Overtake]

Nope! I don't, but where are ya to be able to drive with performance tires in Jan/Feb?

[TomCat]

Originally posted by moorecruizin
I just got some Kumho Ecsta 712 205/55/16 performance tires for the P.T. I bought them on- line and haven't had a chance to get them mounted yet (will do this weekend).

If you have them on your PT, what do you think of them? How about treadwear? handling?

Barry

Bought a set of Kuhmo ECSTA Supra 712's last October, size 235/45/17. Noticed big difference in handling, slightest turn of steering wheel results in immediate response (sorta like a go cart). They also grab better when accelerating, I now barely get a chirp when hitting 2nd gear. You WILL hear some noise from the tires when cruising, but nothing drastic. Have no idea about tread wear as I only have 300 miles on them. And they are definitley not recommended for driving in snow.
Enjoy!

[moorecruizin]

Thanks Tom Cat,

We don't get much snow in our State (Oklahoma). At most only a few days a year, and most of that time it doesn't stick.

[2_2COOL]

Yep. I've been running them for about 32K miles ( 2+ years). I love the styling, the wet weather traction kicks A$$, and the treadwear is pretty good, but they do seem to wear fast. I'll need new ones soon. But, I kinda expected that with sticky tires!
Overall I would go out & buy them again ( and plan to)!

[RubyRed]

Tomcat and Rachel, what speed-rating are you running? I'm curious because the size I'm considering is available in both a V and a Z rating. Inquiring minds want to know.

[TomCat]

Originally posted by RubyRed
Tomcat and Rachel, what speed-rating are you running? I'm curious because the size I'm considering is available in both a V and a Z rating. Inquiring minds want to know.

Mine happen to be Z rated, which is good to 149mph (as if I'll ever get the PT that high )

Some good info here:

Tire Rack-Kuhmo for PT

[2_2COOL]

Yep, Z's here too. Like Tom said...I'll never get there, but....
Remember being a little kid & getting new shoes? You always felt like you could run faster!? Same thing applies here. LOL

[2_2COOL]

From www.tires.com ( where I got mine. Excellent CS & FAST shipping)....

Kumho Ecsta Supra 712
Race inspired, ultra-high performance for the street
235/45ZR-17 93W B
UTQG: 280AA
$101.00 ea.
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