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Kuhmo 712
Anyone running these Kuhmo Ecsta tires I know they are cheap, but I'm on a budget for tires right now. (I know there are much better tires out there, I dont want to hear about that please, unless they are comparable price wise!)
I can get them pretty cheap and they look good for the price. 225/50 16's.
I can get them pretty cheap and they look good for the price. 225/50 16's.
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As far as bang for buck, the 712's are kinda middle of the road. Not the worst, but definitely not the best. Ok grip when new ... at half tread, the grip falls off a cliff. When it comes to tires, you always get what you pay for.
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DamonB whats around the same price thats better?
The 712's are only 66 bucks each for 225/50/16.
I dont know of anything around that price comprable.
I realize these aren't high end tires thats why I said I'm on a budget, how are these tires for the money.
Is anyone actually running these or have you ran them? Or are you just going on heresay?
The 712's are only 66 bucks each for 225/50/16.
I dont know of anything around that price comprable.
I realize these aren't high end tires thats why I said I'm on a budget, how are these tires for the money.
Is anyone actually running these or have you ran them? Or are you just going on heresay?
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Yup, They suck! I bought a set of 18" rims off a guy on the forum and negotiated the price downward because they had a set of shitty 712's on them...
I'm gonna try the FALKEN 451's next.
I'm gonna try the FALKEN 451's next.
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Originally posted by edomund
The 712's are only 66 bucks each for 225/50/16
The 712's are only 66 bucks each for 225/50/16
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The tires will be on the car for a long time so spend an extra $20/tire and get a tire that will keep you satisfied and do the job much better.
I have them on my car and am not that crazy about them. Don't grip well and rain performance isn't all that. At least not compared to the Toyo T1S on my last car.
Good luck.
I have them on my car and am not that crazy about them. Don't grip well and rain performance isn't all that. At least not compared to the Toyo T1S on my last car.
Good luck.
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I actually wont have them for long because I'm going to go 17's in about six months when I get cash from my dog having pups.
Thats why I asked about a good cheap tire.
I found them on tirerack for 66 each and they are like 80 everywhere else.
BTW I'm going to get 17 5zigen Copse Bronze and then my 16's will be history.
Thats why I asked about a good cheap tire.
I found them on tirerack for 66 each and they are like 80 everywhere else.
BTW I'm going to get 17 5zigen Copse Bronze and then my 16's will be history.
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i have the 712's.. i am on an extreme budget and i have an n/a FC anyways... not like i'm gonna need shitloads of grip. they handle well though.
some people just don't realize, when you need some tires and don't have money for better ones, you're gonna have to get one of the cheapest... that's why i say... MONEY DOES BUY HAPPINESS!
some people just don't realize, when you need some tires and don't have money for better ones, you're gonna have to get one of the cheapest... that's why i say... MONEY DOES BUY HAPPINESS!
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Thats what I saying everyone on this forum always says everything is **** unless it's the best stuff out there.
I said in the first post, I'm broke how are these tires for the money. Not, are they as good as high end tires, I know damn well they are not that's why they are cheaper.
I said in the first post, I'm broke how are these tires for the money. Not, are they as good as high end tires, I know damn well they are not that's why they are cheaper.
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Originally posted by edomund
Thats what I saying everyone on this forum always says everything is **** unless it's the best stuff out there.
I said in the first post, I'm broke how are these tires for the money. Not, are they as good as high end tires, I know damn well they are not that's why they are cheaper.
Thats what I saying everyone on this forum always says everything is **** unless it's the best stuff out there.
I said in the first post, I'm broke how are these tires for the money. Not, are they as good as high end tires, I know damn well they are not that's why they are cheaper.
I recommended some "budget" tires that cost only a little more than the 712s and are better tires. If I was recommending the "best", the prices would have been more than double of the 712.
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