Kumhos suck. My opinion. I got some tires recommended from a guy I know who
rallys his car. They are Yokohamas, AVID H4S. Speed rated to 150 mph "v",
with a great 500 tread wear rating and STICKY AS ****! They love to be
pushed hard! And the price is right.

Brad

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thank you so very much. i thought had seen someone mention the flex in
the sidewall.
i really like the way the original gatorbacks handle with 35 pounds in
them. i can't understand why they get such a poor rating on tire
rack.it must be the stiff ride, noise and hydroplaning that get them a
bad rap.
i am sure there is a better tire for $166. but which one? i aim to
find out all i can from mustang owners before i buy in the spring.
thanks again

On 15 Aug 2006 19:49:59 -0700, wrote:

wrote:
>> i see you bought the general exclaim UPT.
>> i was wondering how they handle. i don't spin my tires, but i corner
>> hard. is the sidewall as stiff as gatorbacks, or does the sidewall
>> give more and feel squirrelly? do they hold a hard corner or slide?
>> i can get them locally for $105 plus $12 mount and balance. beats the
>> heck out of $160 or more for a goodrich or goodyear at walmart..
>
>If that's what you're looking for I won't recommend them.
>
>Their plus side is:
>1) They're very quiet.
>2) They make the classic burn-out sound when you spin the tires.
>
>Negative side:
>1) They don't track straight very well. They have a tendancy to wander
>a bit on the highway.
>2) They don't corner for ****. They give you a very odd feeling in the
>turns and don't have a lot of stick.
>3) They hydroplane in the rain.
>
>Overall rating: 4 on a scale of 10. The perfect inexpensive tire to
>abuse/show off with.
>
>I wish I would have bought another set of Firestones.
>
>Patrick