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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Default Kumho Ecsta STX or General Grabber UHP

Anyone had a chance to compare these tires? I really dont want to go any smaller than stock. The grabbers in a 255/60 R17 are .5" smaller than stock and the Kumho's in 265/60 R17 are exactly stock size. These are both going on just 17" silvy wheels. thanks guys
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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i would go with the grabbers, they have a little longer life and have a more attractive tread.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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No experience with the Kumho's but I am loving my Grabbers.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
No experience with the Kumho's but I am loving my Grabbers.
almost got the kuhmo's but the grabbers were cheaper and i heard better things
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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the kumho's im looking at on tirerack are cheaper???
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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I was on my second set of Kumhos on my Avalanche when I sold it. I liked them.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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Definately Kumhos over the Generals.

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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I put a set of Kumho's on my C5 vette and loved them. Much better traction, less road noise, and smoother ride than the factory Goodyears. I will buy another set for sure .
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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I heard SOOOO many good things about the UHP's before I bought my set so I got some... I cant wait to get these things off my truck they may last a little bit longer but I get NO traction with these things.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by exhappen
the kumho's im looking at on tirerack are cheaper???
maybe because i was lookin at a 20" rim size... o well
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