Re: [T3] need new tires, Kumho tires

["Mike" <fisherfarms@uwol.net>]

<x-flowed>Where did you find 16" wheels for Sophy?  My stock wheels/tires are 25" 
tall.  How tall are your 15/16 wheels/tires?

Mike Fisher
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Jaranson" <jaransonT3@comcast.net>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] need new tires, Kumho tires


> On Feb 4, 2006, at 9:33 PM, raru wrote:
>
> > kumho's are decent, but they tend to be softer, good for noise, but
> > low on mileage.
>
> I am running Kumho Ecsta's on Sophy.  195/55R15 front and 205/55R16 rears. 
> I am very happy with them and haven't noticed any excessive wear.  Good 
> tires.  I ordered mine from TireRack.com
>
> > > Ford has a contract with Firestone for all their tires,  how could the 
> > > come
> > > with Kumho's?
>
> We actually use Continental, Michelin, BF Goodrich and others.  No 
> Firestones left on Fords...at least not tires branded as Firestones.
>
> Later,
> John Jaranson
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