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Old 02-02-2005, 05:18 AM   #1
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sumitomo vs kumho

http://www.wheelsourceusa.com/SUMITOMO.htm

http://www.wheelsourceusa.com/KUMHO.htm

the sumitomo HRz II or the Ecsta 712s? im going be wrapping them on 17" rims.

i want to know which you would choose to use for weekend drag radials?
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Old 02-04-2005, 07:55 AM   #2
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I had 712s. They were okay tires, but they were really noisey. I don't know about Sumitomo tires though.
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Old 02-04-2005, 08:46 AM   #3
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Both behave very much the same.. But the sumitomo would edge out the kumhos..
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Old 02-04-2005, 08:23 PM   #4
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thanks, which do you prefer for corning and such. i read that the sumitomos have bettter side wall.
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Old 02-06-2005, 09:03 AM   #5
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I really don't have an opinion on this sorry. I'd say stick to the Toyos.
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Old 02-06-2005, 08:51 PM   #6
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i like the Toyos. i think thays what ill get.
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Old 02-15-2005, 06:35 PM   #8
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true, but i think the t1s will out prefrom it.
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