Scented Tires???
#1
Who would buy these? It says they are targeting females - are there any females on this forum that would actually consider buying these?

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PRESS RELEASE: KUMHO Introduces Worlds First Aroma Tire For Select Passenger Vehicles U.S. market will carry limited lavender tires, and later, orange and jasmine scents KUMHO Tire USADecember 21, 2006announces the introduction of the worlds first fragrance automotive tire, the ECSTA DX. The project is the fruition of more than a years worth of research and development to deliver an alluring aroma tire that replaces the normal black rubber smell with heat-resistant oils in the scent of lavender, and in later versions, neroli (orange) or jasmine. Visitors to <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.kumhotireusa.com">www.kumhotireusa.com</a><!-- w --> can find the nearest Discount Tire store or TireRack.com will ship them for installation. According to Rick Brennan, Brand Director for KUMHO, the company is selling the DX aroma tire to help build brand awareness and highlight KUMHOs tire technology. The tire is targeted at female consumers who drive such sedans as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Subaru Outback, Chrysler Sebring and Ford Taurus. In addition to a unique aroma, the ECSTA DX is engineered to deliver low noise levels and ride characteristics on par with the leading tire brands. Ride comfort is maintained throughout the life of the tire through the use of tread elements designed to provide uniform linear stiffness. Optimized pitch sequence and variable pitch lengths help minimize noise, while a straight center rib provides high-speed stability. The DX features four wide grooves that help evacuate water, while a silica compound improves all-weather performance and wet traction. High tensile steel belts and a jointless nylon cap ply also help improve noise, ride comfort and durability, while an undertread reduces unwanted heat buildup for consistent performance. The ECSTA DX Aroma tire will be sold through Discount Tire stores and TireRack.com starting in the first quarter of 2007 in three sizes: 205/60R16 (MSRP $119), 215/60R16 (MSRP $125) and 235/60R16 (MSRP $138). The tires can be delivered and affixed to passenger vehicles at a KUMHO tire dealer. [Source: Kuhmo via Autoblog]
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#2
I bet this doesnt really happen. Just like the colored smoke tires didnt. I think KUMHO was behind that too.
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HAULN-SS Wrote:I bet this doesnt really happen. Just like the colored smoke tires didnt. I think KUMHO was behind that too.

oh the colored tires happened all right, drifters ate them up,

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#4
heh, so I wonder what happens when you drift the scented tires?
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#5
i'm pretty sure you get your period
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HAULN-SS Wrote:I bet this doesnt really happen

Its already happened
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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Maengelito Wrote:i'm pretty sure you get your period

LOL....so if you were to drift with colored and scented tires..... Confusedhock:
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ScottyB Wrote:
Maengelito Wrote:i'm pretty sure you get your period

LOL....so if you were to drift with colored and scented tires..... Confusedhock:

Wait, would they really come out with that scent?
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#9
eeewwwwww!
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CaptainHenreh Wrote:
ScottyB Wrote:
Maengelito Wrote:i'm pretty sure you get your period

LOL....so if you were to drift with colored and scented tires..... Confusedhock:

Wait, would they really come out with that scent?

i would say no, but then again if you asked me if they would come out with "scented tires" i'd say no as well
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#11
They should come out with scented seats so that when you fart in your car it doesn't smell as bad.
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#12
they BETTER reek up the whole area with some sort of eye watering cloud of chemical flower smell!
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#13
-orders sulfur scented tires-
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#14
Fart scented tires would be the best thing since sliced bread for drifters.
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#15
As long as they are coming out with crazy shit for tires they should make some that create different sounds as they spin; instead of the somewhat high pitched sound a spinning tire makes. Maybe three cars could do burnouts and it sound like their playing a C major triad.
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#16
now that's a good idea. I'm sure with varying treadblock sizes in each band, a tire could play a chord, no? Or even play happy birthday during a burnout if the tire wear would take it to another note? :lol:
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#17
How about race gas scented tires? That would be a tire for me Big Grin
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#18
who cares what they smell like? if you're behind enough to smell them, the only smell in the air is defeat
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white_2kgt Wrote:
HAULN-SS Wrote:I bet this doesnt really happen. Just like the colored smoke tires didnt. I think KUMHO was behind that too.

oh the colored tires happened all right, drifters ate them up,

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they actually never came out on the market.. just some car show and sponcered cars only for demo reasons only..
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