PrinzII Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Does anyone have these? I am considering a set for my 2011. The ones I am looking at are V Rated but rated for 60k. Before anyone asks, the Yokos are worn (Got them to the 60k plus) and Yokohama does not have a similar replacement unless you go to 245/ 55/18 or some oddball size. Edited July 24, 2017 by PrinzII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Looks like I'll be the guinea pig. I placed my order for these tires yesterday. They should be in next week. Mine are 245/60/18 105V which should do wonders versus heat but the surprise for me is that they have a 60K warranty (rare for a V-rated tire). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I now have 33,000 on the YK580's and will be surprised if I make it to 50,000. Been doing a lot more city driving these days so I'm not to disappointed especially since we got them for $284.00!!!! I remember being happy with a set of Kumho's I had on a Taurus but that was many moons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TourGuide Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 The main appeal of the Kumho brand is price. I've never run a set on an Edge, but I had them on an Explorer I bought. The tires ended up being shot due to cupping that led to road noise at all speeds. I ended up having to replace those long before the usable tread was really shot. This from a tire that was mostly driven on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I now have 33,000 on the YK580's and will be surprised if I make it to 50,000. Been doing a lot more city driving these days so I'm not to disappointed especially since we got them for $284.00!!!! I remember being happy with a set of Kumho's I had on a Taurus but that was many moons ago. Mine are almost at the 60+K mark and need to be replaced ASAP especially since it's the rainy season down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) This just hit slickdeals but I'm not seeing any great deals on 245/60/18s this time around. https://slickdeals.net/f/10423748-discount-tire-labor-day-sale-up-to-320-on-tires-and-wheels-8-29-9-6?v=1 Should have jumped on this deal but didn't wanna store them for a year: https://slickdeals.net/f/10328304-cooper-discoverer-srx-105h-tire-245-60r18-set-of-4-300-after-pickup-discount-rebate-walmart?v=1&src=SiteSearch Edited August 2, 2017 by fishx65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 You get the kumhos mounted yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thursday is the appointment to mount these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I will have some feedback tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thus far, I am getting a vibration and will need to have them Road Force Balanced. I hope this is not Pirelli Part II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thus far, I am getting a vibration and will need to have them Road Force Balanced. I hope this is not Pirelli Part II. Not good. Hopefully it was just a bad job balancing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Not good. Hopefully it was just a bad job balancing them. This time, it's not as bad as the Pirellis was. I am still going to get that Road Force balance, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 One thing I noticed with these tires is that outer tread block is fairly aggressive but is actually quiet. Every time I look at them, I think I have an all-terrain tire. Save for the vibration, the ride is fairly smooth. I haven't put them through their paces yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 If there's pull/drift, there's always the subframe alignment method (as per a Ford TSB), and checking the control arms as another possible scenario/solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) That will come after the Road Force Balance. Edited August 21, 2017 by PrinzII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Edit: never mind. Dumb question. Edited August 23, 2017 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Now that the vibration has been dispatched, I can give you some feedback on these tires. The Kumho Crugen KL33 is a tire designed strictly for crossovers like ours. Typically, Edge owners wind up with an H-rated tire but this was the only tire sold at Discount in the 245/60/18 size with a V speed rating and had a pretty decent price of $129/tire. The outer tread block is something that takes getting used to. It almost reminds you of an all-terrain tire but the inner tread design is more suited for crossover duty So far, these tires are pretty smooth. They are as quiet as the Yokohamas and the Michelins. However, if you are looking for the low rolling resistance/fuel saving......fogeddaboutit. . Edited August 25, 2017 by PrinzII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well, at least the good or notsogood vibrations are dispensed with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 The choices for tire I had were this and the Falken. Neither of them had the low rolling resistance. However, when I was peeping these rims in 20", I could get the Yokohama Geolandar G055 which has the low rolling resistance in the same size that would fit a Trailblazer SS.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Since you compared them to Michelins it would be interesting to see how they feel and sound after the first 30-40K miles. New Michelins are great but as the softer outer compound wears and you enter the second stage of tire life between 30-40k they are hella noisy. You have great taste in rims. I love that rim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Since you compared them to Michelins it would be interesting to see how they feel and sound after the first 30-40K miles. New Michelins are great but as the softer outer compound wears and you enter the second stage of tire life between 30-40k they are hella noisy. You have great taste in rims. I love that rim. The Yokos were better in that regard. Even when worn, they were pretty smooth. As for my taste in rims, I tend to pay close attention to how well a wheel goes with the lines of the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Taken from http://www.wheelspecialists.comlocated in Tempe, AZ Edited August 28, 2017 by PrinzII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 However, since the tires are V-rated, I don't have to worry about heat buildup since I deal with temps from 100-120+ degrees this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I don't think I've ever had a set of tires last more than 35K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Looks like I may have to take a trip to Discount today. The (not-so-good) vibrations have returned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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