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R50/53 Kumho tires

Old Feb 7, 2022 | 08:41 AM
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Kumho tires

Anyone running Kumho ECSTA P31s (215/45x17) on their R53s? I have Kumhos on my SUV and they're great tires. Pros? Cons?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 10:04 AM
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I had those on my R55 Clubman. They are a pretty good tire. Not sure how many miles, but I got a good 3-4 summers out of them. Good wet traction, decent dry performance, good handling response... For the money, I think they are a pretty good deal.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 04:06 PM
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njaremka, thanks for the input.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 04:13 PM
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I ran them for a long time (before my current Firestone's)
IMO, better than most all season in dry and wet traction, esp. for the price.
 
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