Kumho 712's speed ratings?

[coolian]

I'm in much the same situation...They offered the Kumho tires. I opted for 
the Z rated ones in 205-50-15.  Anyone have any experience as to how they 
compare to the SP8000?

The Kumho is offered mounted, balanced and road hazarded for 95. The SP8000 
will be like 128. Seems like I should be getting kissed before I get f'ed.

On Sunday 29 April 2001 10:10 pm, Luke Rickert wrote:
> I called a local tire shop yesterday and had them order a set of kumho
> 712's for my 4kq (with 15's). Anyway they asked what speed rating I
> wanted, I said the lower would be fine since my car can't get to 130,
> let alone 180 or whatever the high rating was. Now I have started to
> wonder, what is the deal with the same model and size of a tire coming
> in two different speed ratings for very similar prices? Does anyone have
> any idea what this is about? Is there any reason I should call them back
> and get the high rated tire?
>
> thanks
>
> Luke