KUMHOS ECSTA SPT KU31

[V12 Migaloo]

need to get some 225/55 r16 99W tyres for my V12, I had Nokians before and they impressed me but am look at these Kumhos, at about 86 quid a corner.
Any one with a powerful (300bhp +) rear drive car have experience on these, or can point me in another direction at the same price... I refuse to pay more the a ton a corner as I'm constantly side ways.....
You valued help is appreciated

[VR6 Turbo]

ok so I am not running RWD. but running 345bhp and 380lbft, and I recommend Toyo T1R's once you get over the tread movement and bed them in.

VR

[V12 Migaloo]

Thanks dude, how much are` they???

[VR6 Turbo]

I got mine on ebay in Jan, for £62 per corner although I run 195/45/R16's. the kumho's are good though.

I burn through my fronts pretty fast, but I would rather run Toyo R1R's.

VR

[abbotsmike]

Having had T1-R's on my Corsa, I think they're a great tire, but they are also pretty soft. Wouldn't that sort of power melt through them in very short order?

[V12 Migaloo]

I'm actually going to buy some Maxis M35 tyres... speaking to a few who know, Toyo has invested millions in to this firm, M35 @ £66.50 per corner from Camskills.....

[garycat]

Check the load rating of the Kumhos. I bought some for my Mazda 6 MPS (300bhp 4wd) and they were not XL rated. They should have a load of 93, and mine were 89 which made them feel a bit soft and the steering more vague.

I'm going to get Falkens when these wear down.

[MidnightXR6]

I use the KU31 tyres XL load and to be honest they are a good tyre. think it was 75-80 quid for 17's and for my 19s it was 130.

Had Uniroyal rainsprt that were quickly taken off as they were brutal on the ute.

[Andy665]

You might have trouble finding KU31's - I have been told that they are now discontinued - I needed a pair and ended up with KU39's which I was told were the replacement for the KU31

[MidnightXR6]

I was wondering as likes of camskill have said no stock for months but they have the KU39,

Can still get the 31's on ebay

[Golaboots]

I used to use these on a Volvo s60 d5 (read as heavy and lots of torque) and they were fine, every bit as good as premium brands i had also used.

[V12 Migaloo]

Just to update, I fitted the Maxis M35 tyres, 225/55/16's and drove the car in all that rain we had this week end. I was astounded how well the tyres gripped, no aquaplaining, no understeer. All good!

[Garett]

Also had these on a Volvo S60 D5 and found them spot on for the money, they have been discontinued though.

RE using them on a powerful RWD car, have a look in the tyre review wiki, I think there is a review by someone who used them on a F355.