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ECSTA V710 radials are DOT-legal
competition tires developed for drivers who want KUMHO's highest
level of performance for dry track conditions. Compared to KUMHO's
VictoRacer & ECSTA V700 tires, ECSTA V710 radials are designed to
provide quicker "turn-in" response, as well as increased traction
& cornering speeds. In addition to looking like pro-level racing
tires, ECSTA V710 tires perform like them as well, trading longevity
for performance. Achieving the best performance requires that fresh
ECSTA V710 tires be used, as their performance level will drop off
after a typical race weekend's use.
On the outside, the ECSTA V710 tires
mold a high-grip tread compound (that runs with tread temperatures
of between 210 & 240 degrees Fahrenheit when pushed to the limit)
into an asymmetric tread design utilizing a "slick" tread surface
with just two circumferential grooves on the inner half of the
tread. This maximizes the rubber-to-road contact to increase grip.
Beginning with a tread depth of 4/32-inch, they will not require
shaving, however they will benefit from heat cycling before
competition. On the inside, the ECSTA V710 features radial
construction that uses two slightly angled polyester carcass plies
(with one ply wrapping around the bead & returning high up the
sidewall to provide three actual sidewall plies). The belt package
consists of twin lightweight steel belts reinforced by a spirally
wrapped circumferential nylon cap ply under the tread.
KUMHO ECSTA V710 tires feature subtle
black letters. They are W-speed rated & available in 50-, 45-,
40-, & 35-series sizes for 15" to 18" wheel diameters
NOTES: While ECSTA V710 tires have an
inflated shape with rounded shoulders to complement
camber-challenged cars, they still benefit from vehicle alignments
that offer significant negative camber.
While KUMHO ECSTA V710 radials meet
DOT requirements, they are not appropriate for highway use as the
expected miles of wear from their racing tread compounds is greatly
reduced.
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