do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
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ViperRichRT10
Enthusiast
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
Yes, Tire Rack does sell 335/30/18 Kumho V700s. I just bought some! To find them on their site, you must search by brand, select Kumho, select V700s, click on sizes/pricing. Scroll down to 335/30/18. I believe they are $241 each plus about $20-30 shipping. Supply is low but I just got some a couple of weeks ago. They are AWESOME!!!!
Rich
Yes, Tire Rack does sell 335/30/18 Kumho V700s. I just bought some! To find them on their site, you must search by brand, select Kumho, select V700s, click on sizes/pricing. Scroll down to 335/30/18. I believe they are $241 each plus about $20-30 shipping. Supply is low but I just got some a couple of weeks ago. They are AWESOME!!!!
Rich
monnieh
Viper Owner
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
dont' they sit funny on the wheel? Like there is no protective lip sticking out to help prevent minor curb rash?
dont' they sit funny on the wheel? Like there is no protective lip sticking out to help prevent minor curb rash?
AG98RT10
Viper Owner
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
Just don't run into the curb!!!!!!
Gotta have Kumhos!
Just don't run into the curb!!!!!!
Gotta have Kumhos!
Dave T (BADVENM)
Enthusiast
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
I'm starting to seriously think about getting a set of rears for mine. I've read the other posts recently on these. Would these tires with more grip require upgrading halfshafts on a basically stock '01 for drag racing? I'd like to use them for once a year or so road racing (PPIR in Colorado), occasional drag racing and mostly driving on the street. Would these be the best choice.
Thanks in advance.
I'm starting to seriously think about getting a set of rears for mine. I've read the other posts recently on these. Would these tires with more grip require upgrading halfshafts on a basically stock '01 for drag racing? I'd like to use them for once a year or so road racing (PPIR in Colorado), occasional drag racing and mostly driving on the street. Would these be the best choice.
Thanks in advance.
PhoenixGTS
Enthusiast
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
Fuggetaboutit. I did a 3k+ launch taking a guy for a ride a few days ago and even with the 3.55 gears the mighty Kumhos spun maybe two rotations and we were gone. Bad thing is that in 18" they do not make a tire as tall as stock for the front.
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PhoenixGTS
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Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
P.S. I'll admit that on that 3K+ launch the ambients were in the 90s with lots of residual heat in the asphalt even though it was night time so it was a traction friendly environment, but the tires stuck great even before the heat set in.
I have the Kunho MX on the front (tread matches V700 well visually and side-wall is very close) and have not yet found their limit.
P.S. I'll admit that on that 3K+ launch the ambients were in the 90s with lots of residual heat in the asphalt even though it was night time so it was a traction friendly environment, but the tires stuck great even before the heat set in.
Casey
Enthusiast
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
Kumhos seriously kick ass! I need traction now more than ever, so I'll be making the call next week!!
Kumhos seriously kick ass! I need traction now more than ever, so I'll be making the call next week!!
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
Cant imagine that, the autocrosser's over here ditched Michelins a couple of years ago in favour of the Kumhos, not just viper owners at a big event last year I noticed a lot of other marques were running them to
Cant imagine that, the autocrosser's over here ditched Michelins a couple of years ago in favour of the Kumhos, not just viper owners at a big event last year I noticed a lot of other marques were running them to
ViperRichRT10
Enthusiast
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
NOT EVEN CLOSE! These Kumho V700s grab twice as good as Michelins. If you like doing burnouts and sliding arouns, don't get the Kumho V700s!
Rich
NOT EVEN CLOSE! These Kumho V700s grab twice as good as Michelins. If you like doing burnouts and sliding arouns, don't get the Kumho V700s!
Rich
JUCD VPR
Enthusiast
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
Do the Kumho v700 hook up on the street better than michelin Drag radials?
Do the Kumho v700 hook up on the street better than michelin Drag radials?
1) If TireRack ever has a tire in stock, PartsRack has it, too. We currently have 17 F, R, and 18R. 18F due in Jul 5.
2) Sometimes, we have stock when TireRack is out.
3) We pay to support this site, and hope you will give PartsRack a shot... AND we are ALWAYS less expensive, and the shipping is the same, or usually $4 less.
4) Kumhos are stickier when CLEAN...... But you can use up a set in a weekend. I believe the photo may be a 315-17 rear ? Not a 335?
2) Sometimes, we have stock when TireRack is out.
3) We pay to support this site, and hope you will give PartsRack a shot... AND we are ALWAYS less expensive, and the shipping is the same, or usually $4 less.
4) Kumhos are stickier when CLEAN...... But you can use up a set in a weekend. I believe the photo may be a 315-17 rear ? Not a 335?
Re: do they make Kumhos for 99 - 2002?
TireRack does extensive skid-pad testing w/ a G-Tech, and relies on their own data as well as manufaturer and 3rd party data.
PartsRack is a proud co-sponsor of the NAYKID RACING / KUMHO SRT-10 Team featured in the new Viper Mag. Past Natl champs Scotty and Cindy swear that the V-700 is their preferred tire ( and they can take their Kumho pick) and in the rain the MX is their choice.
HOWEVER: Track traction hot and clean, vs street traction cold and dirty, is an apples-basketballs comparo. It pretty much ends at roundness. Most racetracks are swept twice a day, and the traction is GREAT if you stay 'on the line.'
On the street, multi-lane centerlines that you cross constantly are DIRTY, as are every intersection turn-lane. If you believe a once-sticky, sand, soil, and cigarette-butt impregnated tire will leave a stopsign faster, or corner better than a Sport, I have a bridge for sale.
TireRack does extensive skid-pad testing w/ a G-Tech, and relies on their own data as well as manufaturer and 3rd party data.
PartsRack is a proud co-sponsor of the NAYKID RACING / KUMHO SRT-10 Team featured in the new Viper Mag. Past Natl champs Scotty and Cindy swear that the V-700 is their preferred tire ( and they can take their Kumho pick) and in the rain the MX is their choice.
HOWEVER: Track traction hot and clean, vs street traction cold and dirty, is an apples-basketballs comparo. It pretty much ends at roundness. Most racetracks are swept twice a day, and the traction is GREAT if you stay 'on the line.'
On the street, multi-lane centerlines that you cross constantly are DIRTY, as are every intersection turn-lane. If you believe a once-sticky, sand, soil, and cigarette-butt impregnated tire will leave a stopsign faster, or corner better than a Sport, I have a bridge for sale.
PhoenixGTS
Enthusiast
335-30-18 on a 1999-2002 stock 13" wide Viper wheel.
rcdice
Enthusiast
Jon, with this said... "On the street, multi-lane centerlines that you cross constantly are DIRTY, as are every intersection turn-lane. If you believe a once-sticky, sand, soil, and cigarette-butt impregnated tire will leave a stopsign faster, or corner better than a Sport, I have a bridge for sale."
Are you saying that a Pilot Sport will give better traction on the street than a Kumho V-700?
What about Pilot Cups? Seems very little info is ever available on where they may or may not fit in on the street.
Thanks,
Are you saying that a Pilot Sport will give better traction on the street than a Kumho V-700?
What about Pilot Cups? Seems very little info is ever available on where they may or may not fit in on the street.
Thanks,
MAVERICK
Viper Owner
I love the V700 Kuhmo's.. they really stick... and with a S/C or 3.55 gears you really need a sticky tire.
Casey
Enthusiast
There is NO comparison between Kumhos & Pilot Sports on the street when it comes to sticking.
The Kumhos blow the PS away.
The Kumhos blow the PS away.
PhoenixGTS
Enthusiast
Yep. Not even close. No comparison. In the dry at least.
