*Spy Shot: Kumho V710 R-compounds*
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*Spy Shot: Kumho V710 R-compounds*
Our local autox club recently had a Kumho sponsored event/banquet. Their engineers brought along a prototype Victoracer V710 r-compound tire to tease us with. Not sure when it'll be out but it's a direct competition against the Hoosier A3S03/4. Lighter and grippier with only grooves to make it legit (even A3S03 had holographic treads).
Here are some pix *large pix warning*:
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01483.html
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01485.html
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01486.html
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01490.html
Here are some pix *large pix warning*:
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01483.html
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01485.html
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01486.html
http://www.vcmc.ca/multimedia/ksc/banquet/DSC01490.html
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I confess...I missed out on the banquet so I didn't get any marketing/technical info. I'll ask my friends who attended to see if they can release any more info.
I seem to recall that someone mentioned these will be nylon cords also (like Hoosiers) to save weight. Not sure if they are designed for autox or track or both. Again, since we're now sponsored by Kumho they decided to sneak in sumpin just for us.
I seem to recall that someone mentioned these will be nylon cords also (like Hoosiers) to save weight. Not sure if they are designed for autox or track or both. Again, since we're now sponsored by Kumho they decided to sneak in sumpin just for us.
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Any idea on cost? The pics look like a size 255/40-17?? Just my size. I'd be happy to test a free set @ Putnam Park Road Course Hee Hee LOL I pride myself in my ability to turn consistent laptimes (within 0.1 seconds per lap)...
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looks like 275/40/R17. Any word if they're making 18's too?
I really hope so- right now Hoosier is the only one that makes the same tire for front/rear for the C5. Kumho requires that you mix the VR and the Ecsta....
I really hope so- right now Hoosier is the only one that makes the same tire for front/rear for the C5. Kumho requires that you mix the VR and the Ecsta....
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I've found my brakes to be fine with Carbotech XPs, and proper ducting for hauling the car down from 130-50 at T'Hill. Plus 335-30-18s cost 330.00+, compared to 335-30-17s @~175.00. It's a no brainer, plus if I opt for the BBS Magnesium 3 piece wheels, I'd like a little more sidewall to protect those babies
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