[urq] Any Experience Kumho Ecsta AST?

[Schaible, David]

I ran ecsta's, numerous sets, on my urq but mostly on my 20v avant.  The tire wear was a little quick but I liked the handling. The avant is almost 750lbs heavier also.  I was a little concerned about the h rating but the reality is you very seldomly get to go that fast especially for any amount of time, my avant could legit get over 130 quickly and maintain it, my wx urq, chipped, could barely hit that in most situations. If I were tracking a car I would definitely go with the better rating.  All in all the ecsta's were a good value when I ran them, lot cheaper than the dunlops and could hold their own against the sp8000s.




David Schaible
JRS Pharma LP
2981 Rt. 22
Patterson, NY 12563
845.878.8343




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From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of dgraber460 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [urq] Any Experience Kumho Ecsta AST?


The biggest snag is that 225/50/15 is no longer supported by many manufacturers. BFG, Kumho, Falken, and Sumitomo are the only brands I can think of that still make this size.  Dunlop used to make a good tire for the URQ in the SP8000, and SP9000 if I remember, but unless you can find NOS I think they are gone.
As far as speed rating, an H rated tire is good to 130 MPH. Are you seriously planning to do that in an URQ? V rated equal up to 149 mph which should give you plenty of margin.
With only 4 brands available the choices are getting slim. 

Dennis
Denver


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From: urq <urq at pacbell.net>
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Sent: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 6:59 pm
Subject: Re: [urq] Any Experience Kumho Ecsta AST?


... answering my own question ... 
I don't know why I didn't notice the Kumhos are only H rated ... 
I've found a Falken ZIEX ZE-912 ... looks much more in line with my needs
.. anyone have BTDT with either?  Still open to any other suggestions.  
Steve
-----Original Message-----
I'm looking for some new shoes for the Fuchs 15x7 on the ury . 225-50/15.
hinking about the BFG G-Force Sport V but I saw that the Kumho Ecsta ASTs
re all season . and cheaper.  Anyone try these tires or have any other
ecommendations for this size?  I'm looking more for performance than long
ife . but it has to be good enough to make it to Colorado and back!  J  All
eason rating would be a nifty plus .
TIA!
Steve Buchholz

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