Kumho KU36's

[DC5TYPER]

hi, there
1) i have used Firenza Sumitomo before and they were fairly loud. How's road noise on the KU 36 compared to this?
2) does KU36 have some sort of "rim protection"?

Yeah the KU36 is loud. Annoying sometimes but that's the compromise. The only bad thing about these tyres are the noise.

[rokkuchan]

Ku36 sucks... dont like it. I'd prefer Re001 which has smoother steering.

[kongfu]

another alternative you could try R1R..very good performance in dry and wet.

[JMSBND]

another alternative you could try R1R..very good performance in dry and wet.

You mean Toyo yes?

Had them till this week. Great tyre and good value in a 16" for sure. Would have stayed with them if buying R spec again for sure.

I just bought 17" rims and layin off the track a bit so gone away from R spec a while. I went for Adrenaline 225x45x17 front and 255x40x17 rear. $1000.00 the lot seemed a decent price I guess.

[DC5TYPER]

I run KU36 255/40/17 All round. All I can say so far is

$280 corner from On the Run motorsorts.

Dry grip in straight line and corners is spot on. No loss of traction so far. Ive yet to push the limits of the tyre and plan to on upcoming track days.

Wet grip is not great while the tyre is cold. This tyre needs to be warmed up to the appropriate operating tempreture to have any sort of grip in the wet.


Other comparable tyres in the same class are AD08, RE-11 and Z1 Star Spec.

Tirerack have got a Video review with these 4 tyres. KU36 has the best cornering grip out of all 4.

This would indicate that the KU36 is highly suitable for track work.

[kevt88]

well my brother had ku36 18's on his liberty at track day(WP) and by session 3 or 15laps after, the tyres seem to heat up and lose grip progressively.

But i guess theres not much you can do about that except maintain the tyre pressure repeatedly.

Edited by: Ludecrs
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[ludecrs]

I run the KU36 on the rear and RE01R on the front.

I have ZERO complaints. Car grips like all buggery on the street. I no longer get wheelspin, or slide around corners.... but, I am comparing a 330hp S on 225/40 to a 330hp S on 255/35 rubber.

[F20C]

225/50/16 KU36 $155.00 from option1 exactly what i need and alot cheaper then re001's

[ludecrs]

225/50/16 KU36 $155.00 from option1 exactly what i need and alot cheaper then re001's

Option1 is up here about 30 minutes drive from me. Good guys to deal with as thats where my KU36's came from.

$200 per corner for 18" rubber. Can't complain about that.

[WhiteAP1]

Wow, thats cheap! Im due for a new set soon, all corners infact. Keep up the reviews guys.

[jaeyon]

for sydney guys there is http://www.fsport.com.au/fsport_siteroot/home.html to save on shipping

[F20C]

Any for melbourne? lol..