Buying a Used Audi

Talking about Kumho, I bought a set of 4 KUMHO from tire rack and
balanced it three times, twice from one place then once from Pep boys,
the vibration just never went away. Ended up a having a little
argument with the tire rack team, as they would not accept those back.
Anyhow after several phone calls they took them back. But I did lose
the shipping money and installation money.
NO MORE TIRE RACK
Now I am running Good year Wing Force, very nice, smooth and
resposive. Although its a all season tire cant really comment on the
winter performance YET. They are OK priced too, I got them from Mr
tires for 300 balanced and installed.

dave

>From: qazimo@gmail.com (Buying a Used Audi)
>
>Talking about Kumho, I bought a set of 4 KUMHO from tire rack and
>balanced it three times, twice from one place then once from Pep boys,
>the vibration just never went away. Ended up a having a little
>argument with the tire rack team, as they would not accept those back.
>Anyhow after several phone calls they took them back. But I did lose
>the shipping money and installation money.
>NO MORE TIRE RACK
>Now I am running Good year Wing Force, very nice, smooth and
>resposive. Although its a all season tire cant really comment on the
>winter performance YET. They are OK priced too, I got them from Mr
>tires for 300 balanced and installed.
>

Hmmm did the tire rack recommend the Kumhos to you?
They did take them back so that is a good thing. <g>
I know someone that bought some Kumhos and installed them on their Jetta and
they are wearing out (almost bald) in less than 2 years of driving at maybe 10K
miles per year.
Sometimes if you buy cheap you get cheap. I am cheap but I at least like to
try a good value. lol
I thought about the Kumhos for my Jeep Grand Wagoneer, but after seeing that
set wear out so fast I will leave them alone unless I sell the Jeep quickly
after new tires. <g>

I would probably say go up a little in price to Yokohamas. I installed a set
of 4 on my 83 A4KS about 5-6 years ago and had the tire rack install and
balance. No vibration and no trouble yet after maybe 30K miles.
Not the stickiest tires after they wear down some but I am still able to travel
at higher speeds without fear.


later,
dave
Reminder........
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way,
when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their
shoes. Frieda Norris

dave

>From: qazimo@gmail.com (Buying a Used Audi)
>
>Talking about Kumho, I bought a set of 4 KUMHO from tire rack and
>balanced it three times, twice from one place then once from Pep boys,
>the vibration just never went away. Ended up a having a little
>argument with the tire rack team, as they would not accept those back.
>Anyhow after several phone calls they took them back. But I did lose
>the shipping money and installation money.
>NO MORE TIRE RACK
>Now I am running Good year Wing Force, very nice, smooth and
>resposive. Although its a all season tire cant really comment on the
>winter performance YET. They are OK priced too, I got them from Mr
>tires for 300 balanced and installed.
>

Hmmm did the tire rack recommend the Kumhos to you?
They did take them back so that is a good thing. <g>
I know someone that bought some Kumhos and installed them on their Jetta and
they are wearing out (almost bald) in less than 2 years of driving at maybe 10K
miles per year.
Sometimes if you buy cheap you get cheap. I am cheap but I at least like to
try a good value. lol
I thought about the Kumhos for my Jeep Grand Wagoneer, but after seeing that
set wear out so fast I will leave them alone unless I sell the Jeep quickly
after new tires. <g>

I would probably say go up a little in price to Yokohamas. I installed a set
of 4 on my 83 A4KS about 5-6 years ago and had the tire rack install and
balance. No vibration and no trouble yet after maybe 30K miles.
Not the stickiest tires after they wear down some but I am still able to travel
at higher speeds without fear.


later,
dave
Reminder........
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way,
when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their
shoes. Frieda Norris

Pete

Użytkownik "dave" wrote
> I know someone that bought some Kumhos and installed them on their Jetta
> and
> they are wearing out (almost bald) in less than 2 years of driving at
> maybe 10K
> miles per year.

If these were high perf. summer tires like Kumho 712 or Kumho MX, then 20K
miles of life is actually not bad, especially if they weren't rotated
frequently or were driven hard. 20-25K is about average for this type of
tires. If one is looking for treadlife rather than performance, one should
look towards grand-touring all-season tire category.

But I agree with - generally you get what you pay for, except for Michelin
maybe - you pay, but you don't get... all that much.

Regards,

Pete

Pete

Użytkownik "dave" wrote
> I know someone that bought some Kumhos and installed them on their Jetta
> and
> they are wearing out (almost bald) in less than 2 years of driving at
> maybe 10K
> miles per year.

If these were high perf. summer tires like Kumho 712 or Kumho MX, then 20K
miles of life is actually not bad, especially if they weren't rotated
frequently or were driven hard. 20-25K is about average for this type of
tires. If one is looking for treadlife rather than performance, one should
look towards grand-touring all-season tire category.

But I agree with - generally you get what you pay for, except for Michelin
maybe - you pay, but you don't get... all that much.

Regards,

Pete