Comments on: Kumho unveils 22 inch ultra low profile tyre! http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:42:06 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: richard67 http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-273427 richard67 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:12:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-273427 amazing technology by Kumho. amazing technology by Kumho.

]]> By: davv http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-189227 davv Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:22:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-189227 ya..it should be for SUV since Mazda CX-9 already using 20" rims... ya..it should be for SUV since Mazda CX-9 already using 20″ rims…

]]> By: ALPINA Bukard Bovensiepen GMBH + Co. KG http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186619 ALPINA Bukard Bovensiepen GMBH + Co. KG Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:20:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186619 looks very wide looks very wide

]]> By: Xx- Ferrari -xX http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186470 Xx- Ferrari -xX Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:14:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186470 seems like this tyre is not designed for normal cars !!!! seems like this tyre is not designed for normal cars !!!!

]]> By: csv http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186456 csv Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:05:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186456 semi run flat as in, will run ok for a while, after that EXPLODE. or, in our case here. run over pothole, those expensive rims are gonna go to scrap. semi run flat as in, will run ok for a while, after that EXPLODE.

or, in our case here. run over pothole, those expensive rims are gonna go to scrap.

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186452 mitlanevo Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:46:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186452 my god....... just 15, terrible... my god……. just 15, terrible…

]]> By: ALPINA Bukard Bovensiepen GMBH + Co. KG http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186443 ALPINA Bukard Bovensiepen GMBH + Co. KG Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:21:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186443 super firm ride i guess super firm ride i guess

]]> By: mokkf82 http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186419 mokkf82 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:07:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186419 Not practical in M'sia road condition la. One step to the "super" path holes, the whole Tyre & Rim gone! Boleh buang......!~ Not practical in M’sia road condition la. One step to the “super” path holes, the whole Tyre & Rim gone! Boleh buang……!~

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186397 kei9 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:50:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186397 what the... Get ready for 50's next time. what the…

Get ready for 50’s next time.

]]> By: theanswer http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186395 theanswer Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:47:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186395 better wrap any rims with postmen rubber band.. better wrap any rims with postmen rubber band..

]]> By: bolo http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186392 bolo Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:31:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186392 might as well make tyres by painting the rubber on the rim...that will be mother of all the low profile tyres :) might as well make tyres by painting the rubber on the rim…that will be mother of all the low profile tyres :)

]]> By: pirate http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186390 pirate Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:50:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186390 Hmmm, wonder how this new UHP Kumho overcomes aquaplaning tendency seeing its super-wide section and ultra-low profile dimensions... Hmmm, wonder how this new UHP Kumho overcomes aquaplaning tendency seeing its super-wide section and ultra-low profile dimensions…

]]> By: torque http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186386 torque Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:08:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186386 Massive nyer but only 15mm thickness?! Anyone slap those tyres in Malaysia is crazy wan...sure gonna bengkok kaw kaw their precious rims if hit pot holes! I used to put 40mm on my 17" TRD rims pun boleh bengkok!! p/s: Paul, what about my suggestion on the 'Tyres Reviews' segment? Massive nyer but only 15mm thickness?! Anyone slap those tyres in Malaysia is crazy wan…sure gonna bengkok kaw kaw their precious rims if hit pot holes! I used to put 40mm on my 17″ TRD rims pun boleh bengkok!!

p/s: Paul, what about my suggestion on the ‘Tyres Reviews’ segment?

]]> By: qozhx http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186372 qozhx Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:32:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186372 not suitable for malaysia road.... even 40 & 35 series u'll cry if you hit a pot hole... to many pot holes & uneven surface of d road... just like our VIP's faces.... ngehngehngeh... not suitable for malaysia road….
even 40 & 35 series u’ll cry if you hit a pot hole…
to many pot holes & uneven surface of d road…
just like our VIP’s faces….
ngehngehngeh…

]]> By: rexis http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186371 rexis Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:30:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186371 I looked hard to find the edge of a 2nd tire before i realized that its one tire. Drag race specialized tire, thats it. Wonder how it will affect turning ability. I looked hard to find the edge of a 2nd tire before i realized that its one tire.

Drag race specialized tire, thats it. Wonder how it will affect turning ability.

]]> By: hybridmind http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186367 hybridmind Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:20:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186367 I think that was big, but while I read autoblog just now, i was moved. There are Hummer H2 using Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 315/30R30. What a big wheel. don't know why it was made for... I think that was big, but while I read autoblog just now, i was moved. There are Hummer H2 using Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 315/30R30. What a big wheel. don’t know why it was made for…

]]> By: Jaybond http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186355 Jaybond Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:20:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186355 Possibly this tire is meant for supercars with superfat rear tires like Lambo Murcie, Ferrari Enzo, souped-up Porsche GT2 and so forth.. Possibly this tire is meant for supercars with superfat rear tires like Lambo Murcie, Ferrari Enzo, souped-up Porsche GT2 and so forth..

]]> By: maxtek http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186353 maxtek Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:14:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186353 Yea, but even on SUVs, the wheels seem pretty "thick", scary... lol... Yea, but even on SUVs, the wheels seem pretty “thick”, scary… lol…

]]> By: armandd http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186346 armandd Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:47:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186346 i bet later they'll use 5mm thick rubber for 24inch rims, haha.. i bet later they’ll use 5mm thick rubber for 24inch rims, haha..

]]> By: raptorclans http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186332 raptorclans Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:01:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186332 I agree paul... SUVs can usually tolerate large wheels :P I agree paul… SUVs can usually tolerate large wheels :P

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186329 Paul Tan Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:45:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186329 I think they're meant to be used on pimped out SUVs. I think they’re meant to be used on pimped out SUVs.

]]> By: jamsbong http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186328 jamsbong Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:40:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186328 I think semi flat means the tire can tolerate low pressure. So you can use the tire even when it is almost flat. like 10psi or something, it will still work. Hard to imagine this will be good for performance as the tire is bound to be heavy due to the thick walls to ensure strong structure and the huge (thus heavy rim) is gonna bog down the car speed. Moreover, it will be a bumpy ride.... Definitely only for pimp rides. I think semi flat means the tire can tolerate low pressure. So you can use the tire even when it is almost flat. like 10psi or something, it will still work.

Hard to imagine this will be good for performance as the tire is bound to be heavy due to the thick walls to ensure strong structure and the huge (thus heavy rim) is gonna bog down the car speed.

Moreover, it will be a bumpy ride….

Definitely only for pimp rides.

]]> By: hybridmind http://paultan.org/2008/11/05/kumho-unveils-22-inch-ultra-low-profile-tyre/#comment-186321 hybridmind Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:23:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=9298#comment-186321 Wah look at the size.. 22 can't even fit to my gen2, if it do how can don't have money to buy oil any way, that oil eater for me. Nice information really, it may be used for drag race. As always Thanks PAUL Wah look at the size.. 22 can’t even fit to my gen2, if it do how can don’t have money to buy oil any way, that oil eater for me.
Nice information really, it may be used for drag race. As always Thanks PAUL

]]>