Anybody have pics of Kumho 712's on an IROC rim? Thinkin bout going with them and wanna see what they look like. Thanks. Oh and BTW, before it's said, I did do a search. If it's not on an IROC rim, then any 245/50/16 rim will do.

 

I have a buddy that went with those and they don't look as wide as they should. It is a nice looking tire but they aren't even as wide as my Goodyears! I would check out the Falken tires same price and are a very nice tire. THat is what I am going to get when my Goodyears are shot. Check a tread measurement for width and that will let you know which one is wider!

 

THe reason 712's dont look as wide is mostly cause the sidewall is nice and flat. Normal tires usually have that bulge (spelling) look to them on the sidewall. Kumhos are very good quality tires that are cheap. Yet very very sticky in the the rain and the dry weather. And I think the tread pattern just looks bad ***.

 

Another reason the Kumhos don't look as wide as they really are is the fact that the channel running vertically down the center of the tread pattern creates an optical illusion,making the tire look somewhat taller and skinnier than it truly is.

 

Mine are not on IROC rims (91-92 z28 rims), and they're 255/50/16's.
If you want to see them any ways here is a pic:

 

You want some kumho? lol!!! Sorry .... LOL!!! dont mind me I'm stupid. HAHAHA!

 

I understand that it may just be an optical illusion. But the Falken's and Nitto's offer about the same tread pattern and are just as cheap. I love that tread pattern as well. It all boils down to opinion. It was just my .02. They are probably a great tire but unless they come with in a great priced wheel/tire combo I wouldn't buy them I would go with Falken's or Nitto's.

 

Check out the tire prices and tread designs here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...y_45ZR6GSCR_=4

 

wow that 255 side wall looks less buldgy then my 245! haha...

anyways I dont trust nitto tires for ****. I had a few freinds who crashed with those tires. They are good in teh dry but once it comes to rain all nittos turn to crap. I dont really know about falkens. I dono though man...kumhos are super cheap and have some great wet/dry traction. All the SCCA racers I see run Kumho tires over everything else.

 

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They look narrower than most tires for some reason.

 

I like my Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's. Great tire for the price. 93.00 a peice at tirerack.com Handles great on dry and wet pavement. Hooks great off the line but they gotta be hot.

 

BTW: That news team that did the article is from my hometown of Flint.

 

Khumo ecsta 712's 275/40/ZR17

I got a 2.024 60' on them.

 

I had some friends say the same thing about Kumho wet handling that you have said about the Nitto's. I guess that it is probably more about car setup than anything. I have a bouddy that has Nitto's on his supercharged Civic and loves them (but then again that is just a Civic even if it is supercharged!) to each his own. I will probably do the Falken's just because they look pretty much the same as the Kumho's and no one around here has them!

 

I like the BF Goodwrench tires. Those don't look to bad, but what is the tred wear on them??

 

THe BF's, I think are a nice tire. They cost a little more but if you have the money thay are nice looking, good fit, and great performance I had a buddy that had them on his GTA and they looked awesome!