Kumho tires heads up...
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Kumho tires heads up...
Take this with a grain of salt, but just FYI, I'm posting this msg which showed up on the Corrado Club Mailing list.
regards,
Liam
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-corrado-l@corrado-club.com
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Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 2:49 AM
To: corrado-l@corrado-club.com
Subject: [Corrado-L] Other Kumho Tires- Don't Buy
For all of you that have Kumho tires or plan to buy, please be careful. I
purchased a set of 4 205/40/ZR17 Ecsta Supra tires about 4 months ago.
Today, on both of my front tires the tread separated from the rest of the
tire. I contacted Kumho directly and they basically said they have had that
problem before, and they were going to do nothing for me. They said I could
return the two defective tires to the place where I bought them for prorated
replacement. They don't even want to do anything for me with the rear
tires that have yet to separate. Any suggestions for my situation? BTW,
all of the tires were bought at the Tire Rack.
TIA,
David
CCA SECRETARY
regards,
Liam
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-corrado-l@corrado-club.com
[mailto
wner-corrado-l@corrado-club.com]On Behalf Of david lapierreSent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 2:49 AM
To: corrado-l@corrado-club.com
Subject: [Corrado-L] Other Kumho Tires- Don't Buy
For all of you that have Kumho tires or plan to buy, please be careful. I
purchased a set of 4 205/40/ZR17 Ecsta Supra tires about 4 months ago.
Today, on both of my front tires the tread separated from the rest of the
tire. I contacted Kumho directly and they basically said they have had that
problem before, and they were going to do nothing for me. They said I could
return the two defective tires to the place where I bought them for prorated
replacement. They don't even want to do anything for me with the rear
tires that have yet to separate. Any suggestions for my situation? BTW,
all of the tires were bought at the Tire Rack.
TIA,
David
CCA SECRETARY
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Rich, you're right, it may be an isolated case, but, regardless of mileage
this should not happen. He did state that they were 4 mos. old.
More information would be good...alignment history, even tire wear prior to this event, tire pressure over the tire's life, etc. It's odd to me that both front tires went, and the rear tires are fine so far.
More information would be good...alignment history, even tire wear prior to this event, tire pressure over the tire's life, etc. It's odd to me that both front tires went, and the rear tires are fine so far.
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My 2 cents worth
I really avoided this push by a bunch of people to buy these Ecsta tires. Why? Because you get what you pay for. Those things are cheap...way cheap...why? there has got to be some reasons.
I have bought lots of stuff in my life, wasted many many dollars. My take on tires is to spend a bit more on these...if someone wants to get a less that stellar quality wheel (because they plan to scrape it) then I agree with that tact...but this push for buying tires like the Kumho Ecsta's is just not my bag.
I hope there isn't a big uprising from a number of the current Ecsta owners on this separation issue.
Again, just my 2 cents worth....I will crawl back into my cave again.
I have bought lots of stuff in my life, wasted many many dollars. My take on tires is to spend a bit more on these...if someone wants to get a less that stellar quality wheel (because they plan to scrape it) then I agree with that tact...but this push for buying tires like the Kumho Ecsta's is just not my bag.
I hope there isn't a big uprising from a number of the current Ecsta owners on this separation issue.
Again, just my 2 cents worth....I will crawl back into my cave again.
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I am not dissin those people that bought them.....I am just saying that I wont be...
We all make decisions all the time on what we buy or pass on. Like me...I now buy ECCO shoes...yeah...they are expensive...but man are they comfortable...and they are barely showing any wear...almost none at all on the soles. I could buy some other shoes for 1/3 the price...but will they last 1/3 the time? Maybe yes, maybe no.
I just made a decision not to skrimp on tire quality. To me, tires are very important.
I just made a decision not to skrimp on tire quality. To me, tires are very important.
