Kumho Run Flat

…tires are the only option for many. Last fall, we assembled our BMW 3 Series test cars with the latest in run-flat offerings from Bridgestone, Kumho, Michelin and Pirelli. The tires were driven in both wet and dry conditions on our test track, and along our Real World Road Ride route that consists…

…tires. Tested were the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A I RFT (O.E. on BMW 3 Series), the Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP and Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFT. Read the full test report. A Closer Look: Kumho Ecsta PA51 Category: Tires Length: (00:48) Testing On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Tires…

…Monarch is painted flat black. You can get a better idea of how flat by comparing its finish with a gloss black wheel like the HRE P47 (on the right): I can see the Monarch as a good match for the first-generation (2004-2010) Scion TC. Add a set of versatile 225/40-18 Kumho Ecsta 4X tires and at…

…tire I like for the MINI is Kumho's Ecsta 4X. This is a very nice high performance all-season tire with great year-round traction, a 40,000-mile treadlife warranty and a nice price tag. Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT Michelin Pilot Super Sport Kumho Ecsta 4X There are several…

…tires: * Bridgestone and Firestone - RFT * Continental - SSR * Dunlop - DSST or ROF * Goodyear - EMT or RunOnFlat * Michelin - ZP * Pirelli - Run Flat * Kumho - XRP Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT Continental ContiSportContact 5P SSR Dunlop SP Sport 4000T DSST Now that you know if you…

…The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a universal symbol for self-supporting run-flat tires, represented by a flat tire continuing down the road: In addition, tire manufacturers have special branding to indicate run-flat capability. The following is a list of…

Tire Tech: Flat Tire Repairs - After Driving on Flat Run-Flat Tires Most run-flat tires make a promise of temporary extended mobility at up to 50 miles per hour speeds for up to 50-mile distances in the event a puncture allows complete air pressure loss. However, even if driven within their speed…

Recently, I helped a customer find replacement tires for his 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman S. He had been running the Original Equipment run-flat in size 205/55R17. During our call, the MINI owner provided two main criteria. First, he wanted a non-run-flat tire that had all-season capability. Second,…

…repair Yokohama Voided Repairs cannot overlap *Voids materials, workmanship and tread wear-out warranties. **Only 1 repair permitted to retain H and above speed ratings. Tire manufacturers' policies for run-flat tire repair can be found here: Flat Tire Repairs - After Driving on Flat Run-Flat Tires

…N/A * N/A N/A N/A * N/A N/A N/A * N/A N/A N/A * [X] Comfort Performance Ride Quality Noise * 3.7 4.4 * 8.3 8.4 * 5.6 5.4 * 6.0 3.5 * 7.5 7.0 * * Run Flat About Run-Flat Tires * Many run-flat tires are only applicable to the vehicle on which they are O.E. * All run-flat tires require a Tire Pressure…

…run-flat tires as Original Equipment. How does it perform? Read the Full Test Report View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video A Closer Look: Kumho Ecsta PA51 Category: Tires Length: (00:48) Testing On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Tires Designed for Everyday Life - Winter Update Category: Tires Length:…

…Mobility...Even After Being Punctured If you've ever been late for a date, appointment, or meeting because of a flat tire, you already know how frustrating it can be. If you've ever changed a flat tire in the rain, after dark, or on the shoulder of a busy highway, you already know how frightening it…

…All-Season and Ultra High Performance All-Season categories to see if they deliver on their promise. Read the full test report. A Closer Look: Kumho Ecsta PA51 Category: Tires Length: (00:48) Testing On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Tires Designed for Everyday Life - Winter Update Category: Tires Length:…