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ssxRicho Grand Master

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i hit sandown for the first time on ku's the other day. times wernt too bad. the tyres seem to be getter better, 3-4 track days in they are

much better than the first couple, i have turn in grip now, ya. still feel em moving around after a couple of laps tho. which the 595rs dont.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ty...50#entry5065250

hrd-hr30 Grand Master

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Has anyone got any feedback on best camber to for use the KU36 on a R32 GTR

they won't need as much camber as stickier dedicated track tyres. and with their softer construction, they will be less sensitive to geometry changes as well. ie you won't get much benefit for running an extra degree. really, just good performance road car settings will be fine.

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good price at this point in time

my rears lasted 6 months...i wonder why! :happy:

my fronts are still going but i am looking to replace shortly

only unsure comment i have about them is i have vibration in the fronts.

from what i can see it looks like every second inner block has worn a little lower than others and this is the vibration i am feeling.

not sure on the camber setup...but advised the mech for a street setup so dont believe it would be too aggressive

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Pat O Enthusiast

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I'm just after a road tyre replacement. I might do like 1 track day a year.

Are the Kumho KU36 suitable for this or are there cheaper tyres that will suit a daily driver?

The price point on the Kumho's seem reasonable.

I'm in the same boat mate. I'm pretty keen on trying the Ku36, but wondering if the Ku31 would be better suited to my application, and I've been quoted the same price for both. Anyone have any thoughts?

scotty nm35 Grand Master

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I paid $170 each for 235 45 17's.

Took the car for a squirt through the spur and really enjoyed the grip, handles like its on rails now compared to the old crappy tyres. Need to run 38 to 40 psi to feel right and stop the squirmy feeling. Very low noise levels and minimal tramming.

I found them good in the wet, although they were brand new so will only be better now they are scrubbed in.

Have to see how long they last now.

Dose Pipe Sutututu Grand Master

Dose Pipe Sutututu

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Option1Garage do them for a reasonable price delivered, but if you're in Sydney hit up Tempe tyres!

I've been running the XS KU36 for around 6 months now, they are an excellant tyre for their price. I do agree, they need to be warm before they're able to perform.

Roy Grand Master

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They dont have to be the KU36, KU31 will be ok if cheaper. They are only for pottering around on the street but if you can pm me the details for 2 x 265/40/17s (not sure if that size is available, maybe 255/40/17) and 2 x 245/40/17s or there abouts

Depending on price may end up going Federal simply because they have a 265 tyre (sorry OT)

THENIG Community Regular

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OTR on Westal Rd in Clayton sell & fit them for pretty much the same price compared to getting them freighted from option1 garage in Queensland. They can also get heaps of other tyres and very reasonable prices so they are definitely worth a look if you are in Melbourne.

My experience is based on the 245/45/17's on my RB25 r32 with around 220rwkw.

I am about 5,000km into a set of KU36's that replaced some Bridgestone RE01-R's. The Bridgestone's definitely had better turn in due to stiffer sidewalls and didn't move around as much as the KU36's do, but as far as putting the power down in a straight line the KU36's are doing a better job (not sure if this is because RE01-R's were old and possibly hardened up after a few heat cycles). As far as a track tire, the grip of the KU36's fall off alot quicker when they get hot (and need to run 38 to 40psi to stop them squirming too much), probably only good for 2 to 3 laps tops, but for a daily driven car that has to soak up some bumps with the occasional spirited drive & track day in mind then I would highly recommend them.

They work fine in the wet once the shine is scrubbed off them and don't seem to wearing overly quickly. I would be comparing the KU36's to something like Adrenalin's, not semi's. Their construction is closer to a road tyre but the compound seems to be closer in softness to a semi.

Just my 2 cents.

Ryno Experienced

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I've been running KU-31's on my car for the last 3 years or so, and think they're great.

Reading the positive reviews you all seem to be giving the KU-36, as they're similar money to the -31, I'm considering changing to them at my next tyre change.

My concern is the tyre wear. Anyone have any experience on how the life of these, compare to the KU-31?

SS8_Gohan Grand Master

SS8_Gohan

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They dont have to be the KU36, KU31 will be ok if cheaper. They are only for pottering around on the street but if you can pm me the details for 2 x 265/40/17s (not sure if that size is available, maybe 255/40/17) and 2 x 245/40/17s or there abouts

Depending on price may end up going Federal simply because they have a 265 tyre (sorry OT)

Traction Tyres did a great price on them for me Roy... Shane will look after ya if you mention you're a Vic member :) By the time you buy them cheap for somewhere else like Option1 or OTR and get them fitted/balance, i think TT came out a shade cheaper... or maybe $10 more expensive. Much easier to deal all with them and support a supporter :)

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