Kumho Ecsta XS
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Kumho Ecsta XS
anyone tried the new Kumho Ecsta XS on their 8 yet?
here's some specs for the OEM size:
225/45R18
Load Index 95 = 1521lbs (690kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) 95W XL Treadwear: 180
Traction: AA
Temperature: A180 AA A 1521 lbs.
50 psi
10/32"
25 lbs. 7-8.5"
7.5"
8.9"
NA
25.9"
801
Country of Origin "KR" = KOREA, REPUBLIC OFKR
here's some specs for the OEM size:
225/45R18
Load Index 95 = 1521lbs (690kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) 95W XL Treadwear: 180
Traction: AA
Temperature: A180 AA A 1521 lbs.
50 psi
10/32"
25 lbs. 7-8.5"
7.5"
8.9"
NA
25.9"
801
Country of Origin "KR" = KOREA, REPUBLIC OFKR
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A friend has them on his C6. He speaks favorably of them compared to the stock tires on that car. I've been considering them myself for the spring...
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i looked at them hard, as i am a big fan of kumho.. i think i have been using kumhos for over 10 years on different cars.
ended up going with the dunlop star specs. it was a review thing.. btw, my track instructor that also runs tt in a rx8, loved the dunlops..
beers
ended up going with the dunlop star specs. it was a review thing.. btw, my track instructor that also runs tt in a rx8, loved the dunlops..
beers
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Rotary Powered Countryboy
they for sure look nice and seem that they would do great! However I have enough tires sitting around that i dont' ahve to worry about buying new tires anytime soon!
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Our Snap-On driver has mentioned that a few guys in his Viper club track these and like them more than the Pilot Cups... with that recommendation I'd say these are pretty bad *** tires.
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hey nuke, love your rx8! just curious, what kind of suspension did you go with and what size rim/tire combo did you go with?! your car is sweet!! im lookin into a suspension and rim/tire combo myself....thanks bro!
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thats awesome bro! i cant wait to see when you put your new rims on! what are you goin to do with the rims you have on it now?! just curious. as you can prolly tell, im newer to the rx8 scene, im thinkin about upgrading my rims first but wondering about clearance issues if i lower my ride. its a daily driver so i gotta be careful lowering it too much but i know coils are nice because i can adjust them. thanks a ton bro!
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Yeah.. Old z1 on the back.. now completly bald. Newer ones on the front.
The fronts do still have some life. But I may replace the whole set & keep the fronts as "spares"
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