Kumho ECSTA V710 Tire Eligibility Suspended
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I received this email just a bit ago. I was going to post it in the SCCA related events then thought Tires and wheels would work just as well.
TOPEKA, Kan. (April 6, 2004) – Kumho Tire has announced the discontinuation and collection of its ECSTA V710 Competition tire.
In a written statement that cited inconsistent test results relating to tread splice and tread area durability as the primary reason for the discontinuation, the tire manufacturer also said that the sale of the V710 would cease immediately and that any tires in the market will be collected from consumers.
Consumers who have purchased the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire are eligible for free tire replacement and have their choice between the Kumho ECSTA V700 or Victoracer tire. The tires may be turned in at the dealer where they were purchased or consumers can call 1-800-445-8646 ext. 342 to arrange for tire return and replacement.
In light of the product’s discontinuation of sales and Kumho’s effort to collect existing product from consumers, SCCA is suspending, immediately, the eligibility of the Kumho ECSTA V710 for use in Club Racing and Solo events until further notice.
Also, until such notice is given, this suspension includes any subsequent, newer-model Kumho tires.
For further information, visit Kumho Tire’s website at Kumhousa.com/V710.asp.
Curt K.
Curtis Kitchen
Public Relations Manager
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Inc.
ckitchen@scca.com
800-770-2055
TOPEKA, Kan. (April 6, 2004) – Kumho Tire has announced the discontinuation and collection of its ECSTA V710 Competition tire.
In a written statement that cited inconsistent test results relating to tread splice and tread area durability as the primary reason for the discontinuation, the tire manufacturer also said that the sale of the V710 would cease immediately and that any tires in the market will be collected from consumers.
Consumers who have purchased the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire are eligible for free tire replacement and have their choice between the Kumho ECSTA V700 or Victoracer tire. The tires may be turned in at the dealer where they were purchased or consumers can call 1-800-445-8646 ext. 342 to arrange for tire return and replacement.
In light of the product’s discontinuation of sales and Kumho’s effort to collect existing product from consumers, SCCA is suspending, immediately, the eligibility of the Kumho ECSTA V710 for use in Club Racing and Solo events until further notice.
Also, until such notice is given, this suspension includes any subsequent, newer-model Kumho tires.
For further information, visit Kumho Tire’s website at Kumhousa.com/V710.asp.
Curt K.
Curtis Kitchen
Public Relations Manager
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Inc.
ckitchen@scca.com
800-770-2055
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sndwave, your first instinct is always right. You should have gone with your first thought to post in the SCCA related forums and you would have seen that I posted it last night 
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After my more then negative experience with delaminating Kumho V700, I got a call from Larry at the Tirerack
who told me they would credit me back the purchase price of the tires.......Now thats customer service!!
Other then this horrible tire problem, I must commend Tirerack for having the best and fastest service
of any tire supplier bar none.... :smile:
peter horvath
562-712-3270
who told me they would credit me back the purchase price of the tires.......Now thats customer service!!
Other then this horrible tire problem, I must commend Tirerack for having the best and fastest service
of any tire supplier bar none.... :smile:
peter horvath
562-712-3270
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