Another Tire Question ...ahem, recommendations on the cheap :)
07-30-2012, 02:25 PM
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Alrighty, folks, looks like the Hankook V12s ...or the Sumi IIIs, depending on what is available in my immediate neighborhood. Seems the price is near identical between these two on Tire Rack so whoever can get provide them local for me at the better price wins.
BTW, I was reading the TireRack test article and they mentioned the Kumho Ecsta LE (another max-perf summer tire that was tested in the same mix) ...anyone try that one? As I had said, I had the MXs for several sets and was very satisfied with them, but as Mike
(nile13) had accurately pointed out, that was quite some time ago and I want a newer offering ...especially since our 993s tend to wear rears to fronts at a 2:1 rate so I want tires that will still be around. Hmmm, did I just talk myself into the Hankook?
Thanks all ...I appreciate the timely recommendations!
Edward
BTW, I was reading the TireRack test article and they mentioned the Kumho Ecsta LE (another max-perf summer tire that was tested in the same mix) ...anyone try that one? As I had said, I had the MXs for several sets and was very satisfied with them, but as Mike
(nile13) had accurately pointed out, that was quite some time ago and I want a newer offering ...especially since our 993s tend to wear rears to fronts at a 2:1 rate so I want tires that will still be around. Hmmm, did I just talk myself into the Hankook?
Thanks all ...I appreciate the timely recommendations!
Edward
07-30-2012, 03:17 PM
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I've had the Sumi II's and the III's...and prefer the II's, which last longer. For street driving, I can't tell the difference.
07-30-2012, 04:16 PM
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Oh, and thanks for the feedback on the Ecsta LEs. That opens up another possibility ...I appreciate it!
Edward
07-30-2012, 05:01 PM
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Trigger pulled: Hankook V12 is available local so I went with em.
Thanks for all the feedback, gents. You're all aswesome as usual!
Edward
Thanks for all the feedback, gents. You're all aswesome as usual!
Edward
07-30-2012, 09:11 PM
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V12 Evo wins ...
07-30-2012, 11:58 PM
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Have the Sumi IIIs right now and very pleased with them. Funny thing though, put them on a MB 350 sedan and did not like them. They were not responsive. May try the Hankooks next time on the Pcar. Anyone gone from the Sumis to the 'kooks?
07-31-2012, 12:45 PM
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I went to the V12s from Yokohama Advan Neovas (admittedly a higher-perf tire) and was rather surprised at the amount of tread squirm and "wish-washiness" from the V12s. It may be a softer sidewall as well, as mentioned above, but the front-end feel was much less positive. This may have been exacerbated by my PSS9s, pinned tie-rods, and Walrod bushings, which as a unit provide greatly improved steering feel and response.
I'll be trying out the Nitto NT05s next.
I'll be trying out the Nitto NT05s next.
07-31-2012, 10:26 PM
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I just ordered a pair of tires from TireRack and made a specific point not to use Damon here. He conveniently _never_ answers any questions regarding tires when it doesn't lead to a direct sale. Just FYI.
Oh, the _only_ reason i ordered from TireRack is because they are now exclusive dealer for StarSpecs. And they sent me a pair of a year and a half old tires which is an issue I'm planning to address with them.
So caveat emptor.
Oh, the _only_ reason i ordered from TireRack is because they are now exclusive dealer for StarSpecs. And they sent me a pair of a year and a half old tires which is an issue I'm planning to address with them.
So caveat emptor.
