FW: Kumho V700

["John P. Karasaki, P.E." <jpkarasa@cbg-engrs.com>]

More tire info.  22.9 lbs. seems heavy to me.  Anyone have a new 205/50/15
street tire they can weigh?

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Rudy Consolacion [SMTP:rconsolacion@kumhotech.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, June 24, 1998 9:01 AM
> To:	jpkarasa@cbg-engrs.com
> Subject:	Kumho V700
> 
> John,
> Thank you for your inquiry regarding Kumho tires.  The molded tread 
> depth for all of our V700's is 6/32nds.  The 205/50-15 unshaved tire 
> weighs approximately 22.9 pounds.  The UTQG treadwear rating is 50. 
> There is not a dealer in Portland, OR.  Our main distributor is CUT 
> in Royal, Illinois (1-888-775-8646).  They have a few dealers set-up 
> on the west coast in California and Arizona.  Ask to speak with Mike 
> Taylor.  The wet handling is good on wet surfaces.  Standing water 
> will produce hydroplaning at high speeds.
> 
> Rudy Consolacion
> Senior Engineer
> Motorsports
> Kumho Technical Center
> Akron, Ohio