Is kumho gonna make a 245/45/16 v710?

[Dallas J]

Anyone know if theyre gonna make the v710 in this size before I buy a set a A6's to replace my R3SO3's for auto-x?

-Dallas J

 

[jtmcinder]

They have no plans to do this. I also asked about 275/40/16, which is my dream size, since 16x10s are so easy to get, but those will never be made in any compound/design.

- Jtoby <- first US citizen (not affiliated with Kumho) to touch a V710

 

[Dallas J]

That sucks. My option are to either run the 265/45 v710s which is really pushing it for my 8.5" rim and a little tall, or go with the more expensive 245/45 A6.

Which would I be better with?

-Dallas J

 

[jtmcinder]

Well, I'm in the same boat, so let's compare ideas.

My current plan is to use up the current Hoosiers and then get new V700s. These would become the intermediates. (My full rains are my streets: SPTs). Then I'll suck it up and get 285/30/18 V710s for my drys.

If the odd $3k aren't sitting around saying "spend me" when the current Hoosiers give out, then I'll just get another set or maybe get the V700s anyway. I just can't see giving up the gearing of 245/45/16 (which are the same as 285/30/18s). Note: I don't have anything close to the power of DG's car (assuming it hasn't sold) and going bigger to get more tread did not work for him.

- Jtoby

 

[90AWDTalon]

What about 245/40/17 V710. I'm using 245/45/17 victoracers, not as sticky as 710's and too tall.

They have no plans to do this. I also asked about 275/40/16, which is my dream size, since 16x10s are so easy to get, but those will never be made in any compound/design.

- Jtoby <- first US citizen (not affiliated with Kumho) to touch a V710

 

[jtmcinder]

What about 245/40/17 V710.

Those would be fine and would like around a +35 offset on a 17x8.5. It just requires a new set of wheels for those of us coming from 245/45/16, without the joys of 285s.

- Jtoby

 

[Dallas J]

Im running with probably a bit more power than DG, but that lower gearing is nice because I can stay at a higher RPM.

How much time do you think is lost between a V700 and the A6? Is it worth the extra $200?

-Dallas J

 

[90AWDTalon]

Those would be fine and would like around a +35 offset on a 17x8.5. It just requires a new set of wheels for those of us coming from 245/45/16, without the joys of 285s.

- Jtoby

Actually I was asking if you knew if kumho was ever going to make that size. I heard they were last year but they never did.

 

[RusherRacing]

Im running with probably a bit more power than DG, but that lower gearing is nice because I can stay at a higher RPM.

How much time do you think is lost between a V700 and the A6? Is it worth the extra $200?

-Dallas J

Hard Question to answer, with out a clear cut answer.

Its worth it if you race with a larger club and have a must win attitude. The A6 is quite abit stickier. I can't give you an actual time difference because I don't know how your organization sets up tracks. On a good larger track you might see up to 1 second, which can make or break you in alot of organizations.

If your not the top of your class and are still learning I highly recommend the V700 they can last a full season with out much trouble. Some people even get two season (I don't recommend) because the rubber ages and becomes hard, which even makes them last longer.

How many events are you going to run? How many Laps do you run during an event? What are your average lap times? I think I got over 100 laps on my old Victoracers, on a smaller course. Once I started racing on a larger , and alot faster course my tires stopped lasting that long.

 

[Dallas J]

Hard Question to answer, with out a clear cut answer.

Its worth it if you race with a larger club and have a must win attitude. The A6 is quite abit stickier. I can't give you an actual time difference because I don't know how your organization sets up tracks. On a good larger track you might see up to 1 second, which can make or break you in alot of organizations.

If your not the top of your class and are still learning I highly recommend the V700 they can last a full season with out much trouble. Some people even get two season (I don't recommend) because the rubber ages and becomes hard, which even makes them last longer.

How many events are you going to run? How many Laps do you run during an event? What are your average lap times? I think I got over 100 laps on my old Victoracers, on a smaller course. Once I started racing on a larger , and alot faster course my tires stopped lasting that long.

Im not extremely competitive right now, but Im getting there. The courses set up out here are pretty big courses but sometimes we have a smaller one. Right now im on some really old R3SO3s, old as in 3 years. In other words, theyre hard WTF . But theyre still stickier than my street tires.

Next year Ill get around 8-10 events with 4-8 runs per event. Ill probably do an open track day, but on my street tires.

Im thinking Im just gonna go with the V700s since Im just out there having fun. Whats the diff between the victoracers and the Ecstas?

-Dallas J

 

[RusherRacing]

Well the Victors are no longer going to be made, also the Victors are a directional tire till they are worn down to nothing. I like the Victoracers they were the best of there time however the Ecstas tread pattern is a little more friendly to water and they stick the same from my experience. I would get which ever I could get cheaper.

 

[Dallas J]

Well the Victors are no longer going to be made, also the Victors are a directional tire till they are worn down to nothing. I like the Victoracers they were the best of there time however the Ecstas tread pattern is a little more friendly to water and they stick the same from my experience. I would get which ever I could get cheaper.

Looks like the victo's are a little cheaper per tire, if they have them when I get my tax refund Ill probably just order those.

I dont see why kumho doesnt make the 245/45. Its the perfect tire for both DSMers and the WRX guys. Im sure some other cars as well

-Dallas J