kumho ecsta xs or nitto 555
10-19-2009, 05:53 PM
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kumho ecsta xs or nitto 555
im buying 315/35/17 rear tires and 275/35/17 front tires. now which tire. kumho ecsta xs or nitto 555 (not the drag radials)
10-19-2009, 05:59 PM
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I just got nt555's a couple months ago and they are really good. They are even the best tire I've had in rain too.
10-19-2009, 06:00 PM
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well i have the falken ziex ze512 now on my skinny @$$ 245's lol. i wanna try something new. and the kumhos and nittos are the same price
10-19-2009, 06:17 PM
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10-19-2009, 06:19 PM
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ok so were 1 for 1 lol. i shoulda made a poll but i dont know how
10-19-2009, 06:20 PM
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The Kumho is a softer compound and will provide better grip in all aspects of performance. I have been on Nitto 555's and I wouldn't buy them over the XS.
10-19-2009, 06:26 PM
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oh since the kumho ecsta xs is softer compound then it will wear out faster. correct?
10-19-2009, 06:31 PM
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10-19-2009, 06:39 PM
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ok last question. where do most people buy their tires from. tirerack.com? americanmuscle.com?
10-19-2009, 06:47 PM
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