Kelpie 2nd Gear January 25, 2009 Share January 25, 2009 Visited Kumho Website and found tthat KU31 seems to be a better choice: Ecsta SPT KU31 Ultra High Performance Tread Code: KU31 This tire boasts a silica tread compound that provides ultra high performance grip in wet and dry conditions, while the unique casing construction allows the Ecsta SPT to absorb bumps, making it the ideal tire for sports car owners on a budget and sedan owners looking for a sportier feel. Dry 8 Wet 9 Low Noise 8 Wear 7 Comfort 7 Special Features High dispersion silica expands compound performance for superior wet grip and better treadwear with excellent fuel efficiency.Race-proven carcass design with jointless cap plies, wide steel belts, ESCOT carcass profile, and high durometer apex delivers razor sharp response and extreme grip without compromising ride quality. Three wide circumferential grooves optimize water evacuation in footprint. Triple-tread radius optimizes footprint shape for even pressure distribution. Shoulder blocks tilted into direction of travel to improve grip and reduce worn-tire noise.Rim protector in lower sidewall safeguards wheel against scratches and abrasions. Comes in a variety of Run-Flat sizes.Select sizes available in red, yellow and blue smoke for ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loony Neutral Newbie February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 Hi all, Just called a shop and got a offer to get KU31 205/50/R16 @ 110 each. But, the tyre is made in Vietnam. Worth? appreciate your comment.... Thanks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugts Neutral Newbie February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 how about the price KU31 205/55/R16?? pls update me too... Thanks.. jus change 2nd rims & tires.. suddenly feel like the car, steering vibrates when on >80km/h.. alot ppl say tire spoilt.. but i see the tire thread at least 70%... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 how about the price KU31 205/55/R16?? pls update me too... Thanks.. jus change 2nd rims & tires.. suddenly feel like the car, steering vibrates when on >80km/h.. alot ppl say tire spoilt.. but i see the tire thread at least 70%... but whether a tyre is damage is not inherent on the threadwear. some tyres are already not balance when it come out from factory.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 Hi all, Just called a shop and got a offer to get KU31 205/50/R16 @ 110 each. But, the tyre is made in Vietnam. Worth? appreciate your comment.... Thanks... 1st time i heard ku31 made in land outside korea........r u sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 how about the price KU31 205/55/R16?? pls update me too... Thanks.. jus change 2nd rims & tires.. suddenly feel like the car, steering vibrates when on >80km/h.. alot ppl say tire spoilt.. but i see the tire thread at least 70%... did taya man put back e black centre bore thingy at e centre spigot?????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freifeit Neutral Newbie February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 1st time i heard ku31 made in land outside korea........r u sure the answer is YES! the shop that I enquired ku31 told me the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 25, 2009 Share February 25, 2009 the answer is YES! the shop that I enquired ku31 told me the same. don noe whether e compound is e same or not??? really need to c for myself e print on e taya. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 saw a stream with kumhi ku23 seven didnt know this tyre even existed http://www.ityre.com/en/tyres/catalog/kumho/model/20488/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 saw a stream with kumhi ku23 seven didnt know this tyre even existed http://www.ityre.com/en/tyres/catalog/kumho/model/20488/ sure look like 1 tat don sound too noisy....but don ve my size . notice tat it did not state it is make in KR..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugts Neutral Newbie March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 ha... one of the tire pregnant...! so in the end change all... he recommend falken912... for 205/50/16 $110/pc expensive?? Heard that very noisy at around 12k... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 go for ku31. its really a bang for buck UHP taya. If u r able to break e traction of tis taya, u really r a ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicmood Neutral Newbie March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31...quiet and comfortable...dry & wet handling ok too.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Clutched March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 I read from tyrepac.com that there are ku31 from Vietnam and Korea. Vietnam ones seems slightly cheaper... but dunno if the quality is the same as Korean made ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 ha... one of the tire pregnant...! so in the end change all... he recommend falken912... for 205/50/16 $110/pc expensive?? Heard that very noisy at around 12k... falken cannot last i heard. 20k++ become dangerous tyre liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugts Neutral Newbie March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 for KU31 205/50/16 how much /pc?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 for KU31 205/50/16 how much /pc?? should be in the range of $100-$110max.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 for KU31 205/50/16 how much /pc?? a 17inch is about 130-140.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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