competition tires: Kumho vs Yoko

[Steven Luftman <sluftman@domain.elided>]

Tess,
I have used Kumo Victor Racers, and love them. I also hear good things about
the Ecsta.
Driving on a DOT compition tire is a huge improvement over street tires.

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Steven Luftman <sluftman@domain.elided>
1961 Giulietta Spider
1992 164L


> 
> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:58:32 -0800 (PST)
> From: Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>
> Subject: competition tires: Kumho vs Yoko
> 
> I was just looking at Tire Rack's Web site and doing the usual good job of
> confusing myself completely in a search for competition tires. The
> Michelin Pilot Sport Cup -- which pegs at nearly $200 a tire -- looks
> like it gives incredible performance and wear. However, I think my needs
> are quite a bit more modest.
> 
> I'm thinking of going with my tried-and-true-but-wear-out-fast Yokohama
> Advan A032R ($149 a tire -- seems like such a huge waste), but also came
> across the Kumho Ecsta V700 at $110 a tire.
> 
> Anyone have experience with the Kumhos or with both tires? Can you comment
> on their performance on a passenger sedan? I think I'm more concerned with
> wear than super-strong adhesion. I'd happily drive my street tires
> (because I do like to have a little drift) but they chunk so badly and
> give *terrible* braking performance -- I only get one session out of
> them (AMHIK).
> 
> Any and all creative ideas appreciated. Thanks!
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