Traction advice for a student on a budget....

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Jun 23, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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Zivman

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From: MPLS/ST.Paul MN

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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar

I had good sucess with Kumho MX's in 275 width... But I was NA then, so its hard to compare.

Now I'm running Exclaim UHP's, also in 275, and they are useless for 3 gears.

MX's suck. I could spin them through 5th and light them up HARD at highway speeds in 5th gear. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone..... this was with a 295 rear..

The vredesteins are so much better and they are $200/set cheaper

Jun 23, 2008 | 04:42 PM

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thawk408

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MX is only good for an NA tire. I could spin my 275s when i was NA.

Jun 23, 2008 | 11:12 PM

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I guess my Z was uber slow, I had 295 Mx's when she dyno'd 262wheel and loved them, great street/occasional auto x tire. better tire then most would lead you to believe...