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Anyone running Kumho V70A Tyres?
flak monkey - 4/5/10 at 09:50 AM

Apparently very good tyres and significantly cheaper than R888 and A048.

Just wondering if anyone was using them on a seven as I am considering them in medium compound for mine?

Cheers,
David

CNHSS1 - 4/5/10 at 09:57 AM

used them in super soft compound on m y hillclimber (800kg/280hp) and they are much better than either 888s or A048Rs (or A032Rs, ACB10s).
very square carcass shape, so camber control is important (too much camber change in roll/bump reduces tyre footprint) whereas the 888s and 48Rs are a bit more rounded and probably more forgiving.
the V70s only come with a very shallow tread pattern though so are CR*P in the wet!
HTH

CNH

Frosty - 4/5/10 at 11:33 AM

The only problem I can see with these tyres is that in 13 inch size they come in either a 175 or a 215, so in most cases you're forced to over-tyre the front, or have a big difference in sizes front to rear.

I'll be trying them next though as I have heard great things about them.

flak monkey - 4/5/10 at 11:36 AM

They are available in 185 for 13's too.

I would intend to run 185's on the front and 215's on the back. Which is about what caterham run on their R500...good enough for them...

Thanks for the feedback though.

[Edited on 4/5/10 by flak monkey]

phelpsa - 4/5/10 at 11:38 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Frosty
The only problem I can see with these tyres is that in 13 inch size they come in either a 175 or a 215, so in most cases you're forced to over-tyre the front, or have a big difference in sizes front to rear.

I'll be trying them next though as I have heard great things about them.


Some of the caterham boys run 175 front and 215 rears on the hills. They're actually closer to Yoko's 185 and 205s

beaver34 - 4/5/10 at 05:11 PM

how much are they? in the above sizes

neilj37 - 4/5/10 at 06:07 PM

One of the guys was telling me today that these were recommended to him for use on his Caterham Superlight R by a guy that does LOTS of trackdays.

MkII - 4/5/10 at 06:11 PM

I've been thinking of trying a set, I might be able to get a good deal on several sets as i have a rally driver freind who is sponsored by khumo .m.

flak monkey - 4/5/10 at 06:23 PM

Well thats a lot of good feedback!

If anyone can get a deal on a set then let me know and I will get a set if money allows.

Camskill do them for around £80 each in the above sizes (theres only a quid difference)

David

beaver34 - 4/5/10 at 09:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Well thats a lot of good feedback!

If anyone can get a deal on a set then let me know and I will get a set if money allows.

Camskill do them for around £80 each in the above sizes (theres only a quid difference)

David


seems a fair price

westy turbo - 5/5/10 at 07:16 AM

got them at 235 rear and 215 front but not in road yet