…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…
…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 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…
…Testing Two New Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2 Category: Tires Length: (01:30) Testing Two New Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Kumho Solus TA71 Category: Tires Length: (01:20) Testing Two New Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Cooper Evolution Tour Category: Tires Length: (01:20)…
…as real-world feedback means just as much as any organized test in a controlled environment. That's why we can easily recommend the following Kumho car tires. They've each proven themselves on and off our test tracks. Ecsta Sport KU31 • As a top performer, this tire proved itself to be…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend 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…
…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…
…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 * 7.7 7.2 * * 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…
…is the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP. While pricing does fluctuate, this tire is currently less expensive than the original Goodyear tires! Kumho's Ecsta MX XRP is a value-oriented option that has very respectable levels of handling and dry grip. All-season tires are the way to go for Corvette…
…of Ultra High Performance and Max Performance Summer run-flat 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. Testing Two New Ultra High Performance Summer…
…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…
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
…Testing Two New Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2 Category: Tires Length: (01:30) Testing Two New Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Kumho Solus TA71 Category: Tires Length: (01:20) Testing Two New Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Cooper Evolution Tour Category: Tires Length: (01:20)…
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