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MNbiker
11-21-2004, 12:24 AM
Kumho just officially announced the new V710 sizes slated for release in early '05.

http://kumhousa.com/News/News2004.asp#nov1d

The ECSTA V710, KUMHO’s new DOT race tire, has done very well in SCCA competition since its introduction earlier this year, winning dozens of road races and claiming 21 titles at the SCCA Solo National Championships. The tire is currently available in seven sizes, ranging from 205/50R15 to 315/25R18. Five new sizes of the V710 will become available in January--215/50R13, 195/55R14, 205/55R14, 225/50R14, and 225/50R15. Five more sizes in April--215/40R16, 225/50R16, 245/45R16, 245/35R18 and 285/30R18.

For reference, the sizes already released in '04 included:

205/50R15
265/45R16
275/40R17
295/40R17
315/35R17
335/35R17
315/35R18

-Steve

p.s. I'm pretty pumped - I'm currently running 225/50-14's, and plan to run 245/45-16's for National events next year. Now I'll be able to choose from Hoosier & Kumho in both sizes! :D
ps13drifter
11-22-2004, 04:33 PM
that 245 35 18 seems like a tasty subaru size.
MattD
11-23-2004, 03:41 AM
Originally posted by ps13drifter that 245 35 18 seems like a tasty subaru size.

Do any Subaru's (barring WRC or JGTC) need brakes that would warrant 18 inchers? Cripes.

I'd put those on my 360 Modena...but that's it. :sarc
ps13drifter
11-23-2004, 10:21 AM
Originally posted by MattD

Do any Subaru's (barring WRC or JGTC) need brakes that would warrant 18 inchers? Cripes.

no, but it's a very good excuse for some super light weight advan racing wheels:D

jgct cars use 20 inch wheels, and current tarmac prodrive subarus use 19's. i was mainly refering to the width, 245 seems to be what all subaru people beg for.
Chin
11-23-2004, 01:24 PM
i was mainly refering to the width, 245 seems to be what all subaru people beg for.

Yes, but not in 18", why don't they make a 17" 235-245?!
DCM
11-24-2004, 09:40 AM
For autox, using a smaller diameter wheel/tire lowers the car, cheaply, lowers unsprung weight.
All good things.
I pass savings on to club members for anything at the Tire Rack. I am a dealer after all.
Dwight:flame: