Date:         Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:04:03 GMT
Reply-To:     dmc@CYBURBAN.COM
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From:         Dave M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Subject:      Kumho RoadVenture ST Tires

> I spoke with Kumho and the RoadVenture ST has a max inflation pressure of 44
> psi. The inflation pressure was the only issue anyone seemed to have with
> this particular tire. The tires do have a nylon sidewall reinforcement band.
>
> The specs are as shown on the Kumho Website here:
> http://www.kumhotireusa.com/pdf_files/787back.pdf
>
> Size: P215/70R14
> Load Rating: 96
> Speed Rating: S
> Design Rim Width 6.5"
> Overall Diameter: 25.9"
> Section Width: 8.7"
> Tread Depth: 11/32"
> RPM: 805
> U.T.Q.G.: 420AB
>
This tire is not anything special. virtually EVERY 215/70-14 tire has a load rating of 96.
My Cooper Lifeliner's do and my Sears Superguard GT's do.
Lots of passenger tires (which this is (note the 'P')) have a max psi of 44. My Cooper
Lifeliners do as do many others.
I would not put much faith in the stated 'reinforcement band' - that could mean anything.
I'd look more for at least 2 sidewall plies and four tread plies.
I'd be curious as to how they ride.

- David ('87 Wolfsburg)



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