Because I was asked to move it to the appropriate section "Tires" some time ago and never got around to it until I received complaints about the accusations in this thread. My bad for not moving it sooner but that's irrelevant.
Kumho V700 vs. Michelin P2 vs. Toyo R888????
- Thread starter RedEnuf93
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Because I was asked to move it to the appropriate section "Tires" some time ago and never got around to it until I received complaints about the accusations in this thread. My bad for not moving it sooner but that's irrelevant.
uvbnbit
Enthusiast
Sorry! I didn't mean to start a ruckus. I posted here because this thread helped me make my decision. As far as shopping around goes, I've actually got wholesale accts set up with a couple of national tire distributors and PartsRack was able to save me some money above my already discounted prices. I know what you mean though. Can't we all just get along 
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.Please do expand on these "accusations." The mention of anything in that manner is telling. Very telling. You may move to a clean thread if you wish. However, I do not believe in going behind closed doors when someone is "accusing."
GR8_ASP, PM sent rather than clutter this thread any further.
Easy to see, but thanks for noticing. Wow, I am grateful.
If this club and website has a 'conscience' as some have said, then the bosses should not appear biased......VCA officers and even mods could simply point to the LIST of vendors here, linked below, to be fair to all sponsors. Even in my VCA NOTES columns I usually mentioned all sponsors!
There is nothing wrong with citing EXPERIENCE, but always touting ONE Dodge dealer ignores all the VCAs others great dealers.
Sponsor links INCLUDING a VCA raffle link! :
Viper Club of America
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Maybe the best way for everyone to unwedge their shorts from what seems to be a massive pucker-vortex on this topic is in addition to naming a specific site sponsor from experience in our posts, also link to the Site Sponsor List. This way nobody gets offended. For example:
"blah blah blah..I've had a great experience with Tire Option when I purchased my [insert tire brand] for my '01 RT/10. In addition to Tire Option, we have many fine vendors/site supporters to choose from. Please visit our Sponsor List for more choices!"
This way, we can tout experience with a site sponsor AND pitch our site sponsors at the same time. Heck...we can even tie in the Reviews section into the response so the OP can read a recommendation, link the sponsor list and what's being said about them (and the raffle link
) all in one post!Conspiracy theories aside...can't we all just get along?
- Tony
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Am I missing something? The post didn't seemed biased at all it clearly mentioned two other vendors.
uvbnbit
Enthusiast
A little off topic?? You mean a question about 1 of the tires in the thread?
Yes, they're still avail. I just got some this week, and going to post pics (because of some concerns of how they look on the 18" Gen2 wheels). Price did go up though on the 20th
.avail in 305F, 335R
A little off topic?? You mean a question about 1 of the tires in the thread?
Yes, they're still avail. I just got some this week, and going to post pics (because of some concerns of how they look on the 18" Gen2 wheels). Price did go up though on the 20th
avail in 305F, 335R
Great! Post pics when you can. Thanks. - Tony
Tony we do have them in stock, but REARS are getting low supply again. Here is a PIC as requested of the 18" set of V-700s. "Under $1100" per set of 4
Yes you are. But you have to notice the overall referral pattern as GR8ASP pointed out, not just this edited thread. It is very obvious.
The original poster of the thread got his tires here and posted so, (thanks); as did several others here (thanks.) So I am delighted with and grateful for the Viper Owner / member support of this VCA sponsor.
Tony posted a good solution above. VCA bosses posting for public consumption should consider a recap of ALL sponsors, not just a select few. I hope it becomes consensus-practice. I hope this ends the issue, esp since me and my customers seem HAPPY as was pointed out above.
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Tony, Im ready when you are, [and might have a Yellow-Pete Doo-Dad that will surprise you]
THANKS.
I'm deciding between the PS2's and V700's. Lot's of great info being posted here about experiences for both. I'm infatuated with the idea of stickier tires...I love corners. I don't (shamefully admit) put a lot of miles on my Viper, maybe 3-4K a year, so when I am out and about with the Viper I like to drive like I stole it. I may get caught in an occasional rain shower, it's happened twice since I owned the car and I hardly drive it in the rain unless I must. I don't drive in the winter due to snow, ice and all the nasty stuff on the road up here in the northeast during the winter season. In the fall, I may take out the Viper in 40 degree weather.
Here's my concern. I have the following schedule lined up soon:
5/22 - Drag Strip Day (Lebanon Valley)
5/23 - Auto Cross (NE Zone Event/Pocono CSD)
5/25 & 5/26 - Pocono Raceway
I'm afraid that by the time I make the trek to/from the strip/pocono the V700's will be bald. I'm willing to test out that theory if someone would like to donate set.
I don't (shamefully admit) put a lot of miles on my Viper, maybe 3-4K a year, so when I am out and about with the Viper I like to drive like I stole it. I may get caught in an occasional rain shower, it's happened twice since I owned the car and I hardly drive it in the rain unless I must. I don't drive in the winter due to snow, ice and all the nasty stuff on the road up here in the northeast during the winter season. In the fall, I may take out the Viper in 40 degree weather.Here's my concern. I have the following schedule lined up soon:
5/22 - Drag Strip Day (Lebanon Valley)
5/23 - Auto Cross (NE Zone Event/Pocono CSD)
5/25 & 5/26 - Pocono Raceway
I'm afraid that by the time I make the trek to/from the strip/pocono the V700's will be bald.
I'm willing to test out that theory if someone would like to donate set. I sent you a longer recap, but I did cord a pair of NEW V700 rears in 3 days at an AZ VCA event. But I was dragging, Auto-Xing, and giving runway show-off rides....pay-to-play. PS2 would fare a lot better
I corded a full set of V700's in one day at autocrossing. Only 6 times around the circuit (4 hot). I found, at least for me, that they are great for the street and for road track. But the extreme overheating that can be created during an autocross was over the top.
Jon if I still have a job tomorrow (evening) I will order a new set!
Jon if I still have a job tomorrow (evening) I will order a new set!
We have the PartsRack Stimulus Package:
Buy The Tires Now, and if you lose your job we will make your monthy payment on the tires for up to 6 months. fine print: Up-Front Payment in Full is required
Seriously, BEST WISHES for a settled MayDay
RedEnuf93
Enthusiast
Only thing I can say is that even if the Kumho's are ugly, the grip is unreal....
Not even a comparison with the old Pilots.
Not even a comparison with the old Pilots.
TOYO R888s:
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-g...-tires-longer-life-harder-than-toyo-r888.html
looked into MJ's Kumho XS recommendation but they're not available in 335/30R18, so think it's going to be more R888s as their TR-1s don't go big enough either... can't wait til i get R19s!....
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-g...-tires-longer-life-harder-than-toyo-r888.html
looked into MJ's Kumho XS recommendation but they're not available in 335/30R18, so think it's going to be more R888s as their TR-1s don't go big enough either... can't wait til i get R19s!....
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SNKBYT
Enthusiast
Hey Tony- Which tires did you buy? PS-2 or Kuhmo 700. How do you like them?I am also trying to decide between the two, I want a set tires for my new ACR.
PS-2 or Kuhmo 700. How do you like them?I am also trying to decide between the two, I want a set tires for my new ACR.Hey Tony- Which tires did you buy?
I bought the PS2's and it's been complete BLISS since installing them. Just a totally different handling Viper as I'm no longer afraid of cornering fast as I used to be on my old pilots. Straight line traction is at a whole new level for me. The tires stick incredibly well. These are on my GenII. Every time I pull the Viper into the garage after a day of driving the smell of freshly cooked tires permeates the garage.
Track day was like 500% more enjoyable at Pocono this year.
