Falken or Kumho?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350, 92 TPI
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Auburn gear posi, 3.08
Falken or Kumho?
My wife is buying me the the 17x8" SLP ZR-1 style wheels in hyper black for my b-day. I'm looking at either the Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's or the Falken Ziex ZE 512's in 255/45 ZR-17 size. The price difference is only $32 so thats not an issue. Note on treadwear: Falkens 360 AA, Kumhos 280 AA. Any opinions are welcome.
Thx, Dale
Thx, Dale
Supreme Member
iTrader: (25)
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,623
Likes: 0
From: Beautiful BC
Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA
Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383
Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23
whats the diff between ZR and ZE rated?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350, 92 TPI
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Auburn gear posi, 3.08
Nothing, thats just the tire name. Heres a chart for you.
Q- Up to 100mph
R- Up to 106mph
S- Up to 112mph
T- Up to 118mph U- Up to 124mph
H- Up to 130mph
V- Up to 149mph W- Up to 168mph
Y- Up to 186mph
Z- 149mph and over
Q- Up to 100mph
R- Up to 106mph
S- Up to 112mph
T- Up to 118mph U- Up to 124mph
H- Up to 130mph
V- Up to 149mph W- Up to 168mph
Y- Up to 186mph
Z- 149mph and over
Last edited by JDF-Z28; Sep 11, 2005 at 07:22 PM.
TGO Supporter
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,201
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Car: '86 T/A
Engine: 350/LT1 Intake
Transmission: 700R4 - Built
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.42
Deffnitley go with the Falkens. The Kuhmo is just a cheap tire. The 712's have been discontinued anyway. The Kuhmo SPT's have replaced them.
Anyway, Kuhmo tires are known for thier terrible treadwear and overall "cheapness".
For a small increase in price, the Falkens are worth it.
Anyway, Kuhmo tires are known for thier terrible treadwear and overall "cheapness".
For a small increase in price, the Falkens are worth it.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350, 92 TPI
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Auburn gear posi, 3.08
Thanks, thats the sort of input I was looking for. Also, after further research I've discovered that the Falken tires are slightly
wider than the Kumhos and weigh less to boot, 27.4 lbs to 30.1lbs respectively. Less unsprung weight is always good.
wider than the Kumhos and weigh less to boot, 27.4 lbs to 30.1lbs respectively. Less unsprung weight is always good.
Last edited by JDF-Z28; Sep 11, 2005 at 07:21 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jigga27
Aftermarket Product Review
20
Aug 24, 2001 03:19 AM