Kuhmo tires

[Nomex95]

I'm going to run the new Kumho tires in my ITB GTI. I would like to know whats a good starting point for tire pressures, what kind of temps and pressures I'm looking for at the end of a run. It would be great if anyone can help me, i would hate to lose a couple of seesions just trying to figure things out, so a starting point would be great.

[philstireservice]

some added info would help....

weight of car?
size of tire?
camber settings?

[tom91ita]

i'd start with 25# front and rear and expect to gain 10 #'s up front and 5# in the rear. or shoot for whatever you like for front/rear bias.

stay under 40# hot or you will regret it. search at honda-tech.com for other info on kumho tire pressures.

tom

i also run itb and now you can decide if this is advice or misdirection.

[Nomex95]

The car weighs 2280, the tire size is 205 14 50's, the camber depends on the track but I would say betwenn 1.5 and 3 degrees neg. I hope this helps and thanks

[JLawton]

I used to run my GTi between 29 and 31 cold with Kuhmos. Usually the rears 1 - 1 1/2 more than the fronts.

[JohnRW]

I'm going to run the new Kumho tires in my ITB GTI. [/b]


Hmmm...does this mean the Kumho 710 ? If so, then you're looking for substantially lower hot pressures than with Victoracers or Ecstas. For 710's, the Kumho guys will probably recommend 30-34 hot, so try starting in the 23-26 lb range.

Ecstas and Victoracers like 38-42 hot, so adjust accordingly if you really mean them, rather than the 'new' Kumho tire.

[JLawton]

Yup, made the assumption we were talkin' Victo's.... Disregard if not.......