Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 Replacement
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Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 Replacement
Was shopping for replacement fronts (225/40-18) for my wife's S2000 and noticed that the Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s are discontinued in that size. We purchased the rears from Tire Rack last year so ideally, I'd like to purchase just a set of fronts but wasn't sure what the best route to go would be.
A) Is there a replacement tire that would be suitable for the fronts (SPT? Tread looks different though)
B) Is there a safety and/or performance concern by having mismatched fronts and rears
C) Do I need to just bite the bullet and replace all 4 (I'd really like to avoid going this route)
A) Is there a replacement tire that would be suitable for the fronts (SPT? Tread looks different though)
B) Is there a safety and/or performance concern by having mismatched fronts and rears
C) Do I need to just bite the bullet and replace all 4 (I'd really like to avoid going this route)
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I had Kumho 712's on my S for half a season, they are indeed really lousy tires! If it were me, I would go Hankook RS-2 Z212 over the SPT Kumho, and that is based upon throwing the 712's away and buying 4 of the Hankooks, the 712's, I'm sorry, actually belong in the trash.
#1005942, 225/40ZR18, Z212, $156.00, www.frisbyracetire.com
You might find better pricing, this was just my 1st google hit to give you an idea.
Also, as I have the Z212's on my S, you might find this thread of interest
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=493764
#1005942, 225/40ZR18, Z212, $156.00, www.frisbyracetire.com
You might find better pricing, this was just my 1st google hit to give you an idea.
Also, as I have the Z212's on my S, you might find this thread of interest
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=493764
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Originally Posted by mic_crispy,Aug 9 2007, 11:03 AM
FIrst set of tires that i have bought twice.
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SPT= Price: $87.00 - www.tirerack.com
RS-2= Price: $139.00 - www.edgeracing.com
Clearly more money, but well worth it. I mean affter all, a 225/40-18 is a serious tire size, and I suspect it might be on a serious vehicle.
RS-2= Price: $139.00 - www.edgeracing.com
Clearly more money, but well worth it. I mean affter all, a 225/40-18 is a serious tire size, and I suspect it might be on a serious vehicle.
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