Anyone Used Kuhmo Ku31 Tyres Before?

[abcent]

Just wondering if anyone is running Kuhmo KU31 tyres on there car and if they had any feedback?

I've been looking round for some decent yet relitively cheap tyres. I dont want 'el-chepo' no nale brand tyres that are going to be stuffed in 20,000kms, but I also dont want to spend over $300 a tyre on a big brand name that will probably only last 30,000kms.

so far in my price range are: Kuhmo KU31 and Hankook H422

never used Hankook before, I have use Kuhmo's in the past and found them quite good. Once I have the new tyres fitted they may be used for a few track days in the future? but mainly street driving.

the sizes im after are 235/40/R18 fronts and 265/35/R18 rears

not interested in Federals, or Falkens, or Toyos....have used all these previously (in 16 & 17 inch sizes)and obviously wasnt impressed otherwise id be getting them again.

also does anyone know what the minimum load rating for a tyre is on an R33 gts-t? I have a feeling its 87 but not too sure. Reason I ask is a few tyres in the second size im after have a load index of 87.

any feedback appretiated

Cheers

Berin

[Duncan]

not interested in Federals, or Falkens, or Toyos....have used all these previously (in 16 & 17 inch sizes)and obviously wasnt impressed

sorry but I think that is a pretty silly way to look at it.

Every brand of tyres have good (expensive) and bad(cheap) models, so don't try a falken 326 then assume the rest of their range sucks.

There is a long thread in this section with people rating their feelings about tyres, hundreds haev been covered by now.

Generally, if you want a good tyre cheap you have to stay away from the big brands where you are paying for reputation.

[Bass Junky]

Hey Abcent

I've got them currently on the rear of my can in 255 wide.

I'm getting the fronts this weekend. They were on back order when the rears got put on.

So far, I'm wrapped in them. I used to get full wheel spin on boost in first gear and I now get hardly any.

In the wet they stick like glue.

When cornering, I get much less lateral movement and when coming on the power again there's a higher threshold to sliding. To be honest, I haven't really provoked massive sliding because I'm on the roads... Deca may be another story however!

They are soft to touch, but have a wear rating of 320, so they should last quite well. They aren't loud, but when spinning they don't squeel, more like a wail.

I'll know better when the fronts go on, but so far, they get the thumbs up from me.

And at $850 a set, you can't complain about the price.

BASS OUT

[Bass Junky]

oh, and this too

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=151390

[abcent]

thanks Bass, thats the feedback I was looking for thanks(yours, not so much the poms, read that a little...i got the jist).

after finding out prices on a few other brands etc, I still think these will be of best value. So if the set of 18's Im looking for end up being without tyres, this will be the way I go. Might even throm some 255s on my 17's for now.....as the BF Goodrich ones that are on there suck! (high noise, low grip in all conditions = S#!t)

cheers