mjorgensen Woodhouse
Enthusiast
Well gentlemen I just wanted to share some notes from my 488 mile day with the new XS's. I headed out this morning and drove south to warmer weather not only to break in my new Viper, but get a good feel for these new tires in good weather conditions. I had a chance to feel the great ride on the interstate that these new tires provide. Although I have the Clubsport shocks the ride was wonderful and quiet (although everything was quiet under the roar of the headers and Corsa 
)
I left the house with 29 psi cold pressures and when I arrived at my first play destination they were 33. I did some autocross type driving in 2 big lots one concrete and one asphalt. The grip and response of the tire is amazing considering this is a real streetable track tire not just stamped with a DOT number
. On both surfaces the tire exhibited the same reliable break away characteristics. There was decidedly more grip on the concrete although that is to be expected. These tires will be great choices for those of you a little scared of the dreaded snake bite.
In the faster stuff I found along the way (on and off ramps of all sizes and cambers) I can tell you this tire ROCKS
. The same awesome predictability in the break away helps you feel the approaching edge of grip and you can make an adjustment "before" you are trying to "save the day". I had a few, OK a lot of chances to probe the limits on the ramps at should I say speeds with more than 2 numbers in them and felt completely comfortable at the limits. Recovery is great when you do push past the max also, unlike a lot of really sticky tires . This is one of KUMHOs best features over other tire manufacturers IMHO.
I just wanted to add again that this tire is HUGE on the rim and I could also get it to rub the outside lip in the rear over rolling bumps and even during hard cornering acceleration. My car is not as low as some of yours so if you buy these get ready to make an adjustment
. Although they made contact there is no sign of it and the noise is worse than it really is. The power on grip with my set up is amazing... I have a 3.73 and the Quaife diff and this thing just plain PLANTS! I don't care if you are pointed straight or blasting around a corner exit it is just awesome!!!!.
Well I just thought you guys/gals would like to hear this from the "horses?" mouth as a real world user. There is a little tread squirm but they were brand new and this was really their first heat cycle so I would be willing to bet they will get even better now after they sit a couple days.
If you have any questions about them I have not addressed or want info on my set up I would be more than happy as always to take your calls, Emails, or Pm's about them. If you want to order a set through me also, GREAT I can do that too. I hope this was helpful and thanks again for all "your" support and information, it is nice to be able to give back REAL WORLD testing and sharing with you all.
Take care and BE SAFE,
Mark
)I left the house with 29 psi cold pressures and when I arrived at my first play destination they were 33. I did some autocross type driving in 2 big lots one concrete and one asphalt. The grip and response of the tire is amazing considering this is a real streetable track tire not just stamped with a DOT number
. On both surfaces the tire exhibited the same reliable break away characteristics. There was decidedly more grip on the concrete although that is to be expected. These tires will be great choices for those of you a little scared of the dreaded snake bite.In the faster stuff I found along the way (on and off ramps of all sizes and cambers) I can tell you this tire ROCKS
. The same awesome predictability in the break away helps you feel the approaching edge of grip and you can make an adjustment "before" you are trying to "save the day". I had a few, OK a lot of chances to probe the limits on the ramps at should I say speeds with more than 2 numbers in them and felt completely comfortable at the limits. Recovery is great when you do push past the max also, unlike a lot of really sticky tires . This is one of KUMHOs best features over other tire manufacturers IMHO.I just wanted to add again that this tire is HUGE on the rim and I could also get it to rub the outside lip in the rear over rolling bumps and even during hard cornering acceleration. My car is not as low as some of yours so if you buy these get ready to make an adjustment
. Although they made contact there is no sign of it and the noise is worse than it really is. The power on grip with my set up is amazing... I have a 3.73 and the Quaife diff and this thing just plain PLANTS! I don't care if you are pointed straight or blasting around a corner exit it is just awesome!!!!. Well I just thought you guys/gals would like to hear this from the "horses?" mouth as a real world user. There is a little tread squirm but they were brand new and this was really their first heat cycle so I would be willing to bet they will get even better now after they sit a couple days.
If you have any questions about them I have not addressed or want info on my set up I would be more than happy as always to take your calls, Emails, or Pm's about them. If you want to order a set through me also, GREAT I can do that too. I hope this was helpful and thanks again for all "your" support and information, it is nice to be able to give back REAL WORLD testing and sharing with you all.
Take care and BE SAFE,
Mark
