Kumho Ecsta V710 - tirerack closeout

[Maengelito]

For those of you needing 225/45/17 R-comps, tire rack has a great price on the V710s.

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Sure, they're from a 2008 production with the square shoulders but for $79 a pop, why the hell not? I was budgeting myself about that much for used R-comps.

[DavidL]

Glad the 245s are finally sold out- I was very tempted for a while but just couldnt justify with almost new Star Specs

[D_Eclipse9916]

Dont think these would hold up very well on track, unless somebody knows something different than I?

[Maengelito]

From what I've read in the past, they're very sticky for the first weekend or so but tend to drop off after that making them a good DE tire. I've never driven with V710s though so I can't say for sure.

[Kaan]

they were the fastest tire for a while... until they started to come apart!

once they fixed the issue... they might not have been so fast. but they were a good tire 5 years ago

[DLingenfelter]

The V710's are a really good autocross tire, not sure about DE's or any track stuff though. My brother ran them on his E-stock Miata and there were some days this summer where we had to spray them with water by the 3rd run. They're a softer compound than the roadcourse/track tire the V700 (V710 treadwear was 30 on my brother's tires). If you're looking for a really good autocross slick that will last a full season or more these are the ticket. Hoosiers are better but short lived and pricey...especially compared to unused V710's going for $79 each....

[D_Eclipse9916]

Ive got 9 used RA1s in 235/40/17 if anyone is interested. $30 a tire.