What better kumho of toyo?

1. shannon6460 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Swansea Posts: 426 Too many to list but all the Paxo related one's ar

   #1 16th June 2009, 18:07

   Im Buying new tyre for the front of my vtr ive used kumho but i can get toy for a few quid cheeper. any info on them?
2. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #2 16th June 2009, 18:09

   Toyos mate
3. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #3 16th June 2009, 19:26

   toyo's ftw
4. DanT Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 P'boro Posts: 1619 R27 Clio

   #4 16th June 2009, 19:55

   Toyo's ftw............although i have had kuhmos and got on with them well.
5. RichM Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1871 Saxo VTR MK2 '01 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch '60

   #5 16th June 2009, 19:57

   Will have to be Toyo's. Kumho's aren't bad though.
6. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #6 16th June 2009, 19:58

   im gonna be different and say kumho. I used to have toyo, they performed well but didnt last long, ive now got Kumho ecsta tyres, they have been on for 3 years, handle really well in both wet and dry and they still have plenty of tread.
7. RichM Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1871 Saxo VTR MK2 '01 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch '60

   #7 16th June 2009, 20:02

   You've had the same set of Kumho's for 3 years?!?! Mine have lasted about 6 months and will need changing soon.
8. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #8 16th June 2009, 20:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by RichM You've had the same set of Kumho's for 3 years?!?!

   Yes mate, the same set, done 15000 miles on them so far.
   
   I do drive my vts like a pussy though.
9. RichM Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1871 Saxo VTR MK2 '01 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch '60

   #9 16th June 2009, 20:05

   Oh, I was assuming you did the average miles a year of 12,000 lol.
10. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #10 16th June 2009, 20:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RichM Oh, I was assuming you did the average miles a year of 12,000 lol.

    Hahaha no mate sorry, used to do 5k a year, so far this year ive done 900 miles lol
11. stuffler L-plater Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 32

    #11 16th June 2009, 22:26

    if you can get toyos cheaper than khumos then snap them up quick
12. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

    #12 16th June 2009, 22:28

    toyo FTW
13. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #13 16th June 2009, 22:31

    Depends what you do, Kuhmo's are generally a cheaper tyre and as a result, harder compound so last longer. Toyo's are softer and have better handling characteristics.
14. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #14 16th June 2009, 22:37

    Eagles are the way forward tbh. Strong sidewalls compared to the competition aswell as epic all round grip
15. shannon6460 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Swansea Posts: 426 Too many to list but all the Paxo related one's ar

    #15 16th June 2009, 22:41

    I was thinking the toyos thay have seriously hard side walls ive fitted them before as i work in ATS
16. RichM Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1871 Saxo VTR MK2 '01 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch '60

    #16 16th June 2009, 23:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J222JRA Hahaha no mate sorry, used to do 5k a year, so far this year ive done 900 miles lol

    I take it you walk everywhere then? Lol.
17. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #17 17th June 2009, 00:11

    Toyo every day
18. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #18 17th June 2009, 00:17

    I have had both and to be honest with you i much prefer Kumhos. Its a difficult subject to ask a question about because everyone drives differently.. some people like absolute grip whilst others enjoy a bit of give... i personally think that tyres that are too soft are much more unpredictable as its hard to learn the limits of them, whereas with a harder compound you can learn to chuck the car into a corner at any speed and cope with it, so on that note i would choose the Kumhos, personally i think they are more fun
19. Rossi86 Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1229 Mk2 VTR

    #19 17th June 2009, 11:01

    Defo Toyo
20. lsdweb Newbie Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4

    #20 17th June 2009, 23:28

    Excellent tyre review here - http://www.ctyres.co.uk/Tyres.php
    
    (First post!)
    
    Wyn
21. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #21 17th June 2009, 23:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RichM I take it you walk everywhere then? Lol.

    hahaha no, i have an everyday car as well.
22. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

    #22 17th June 2009, 23:35

    Sorry for the hijack!!! lol
    
    How much would 4 toyos be?