View Full Version : Which front tires are the Kumho owners using?


ChicagoE38
05-19-2004, 07:13 PM
Couldn't find a good match. Thanks!

Staggered set,
Front:235/50 ZR 18, 7/32 tread depthRear:255/45 ZR 18, 5/32 tread depth

Reed Hunt
05-20-2004, 02:11 PM
Couldn't find a good match. Thanks!

Staggered set,
Front:235/50 ZR 18, 7/32 tread depthRear:255/45 ZR 18, 5/32 tread depth

Not sure what you're asking. Are the sizes you list not available, or do you want to see about other sizes?

AutoPilot
05-23-2004, 11:49 AM
Front Only?

All four of my tires are the same size [Stock].
The size tires for my '97 E38 are 235/60-16 HR Speed

Kumho
$56ea for the Escta HP4 716 [All-Season]
$56ea for the Escta KH11 [Grand Touring Summer]

I did not like the 3 inch lettering even though the letters are black I thought they looked goofy [up close]. Those large brand name letters took away from the overall appearance.

Yokohama has 2 all season/Highway

$81ea for the Avid V4S. They VR Speed rated
$88ea for the HR Rated H/T G033 [HighwayAll-Season]

Michelins start at $118 and go to $149 for the VR Speed MXV4 Plus[HighwayAll-Season]

timski
05-23-2004, 02:12 PM
Chicago,

I assume from those sizes that yours is a sport model. I found that the 235/50s for the front were harder to find and thus the "weak link" in buying a matched set. The 255/45s were available in many more brands and models.

I didn't look at any Khumos when I was shopping, but you may well not find any that match that combo of sizes.

Good luck.
Tim

ChicagoE38
05-23-2004, 06:17 PM
Yeah, I've got the staggered 18" wheels off the sport and couldn't find a matching set of Kumhos, but I guess other Kumho users ran into that problem and use diff brands front and rear.

Went with Michelin Pilots. Thanks!