Tire width on the ECSTA STX

[AndyC]

WOW I just got the 285/60/18 in today from Tire Rack. OK the big question -- Are these really going to fit ? I know I read that someone had these on and didn't have to trim the cladding but they are huge Well I have the VX on the lift and will talk the tires/rims off and bring them to the garage to have them put these tires on.
I'm just a little suprised since they are big. They look like a great tire for the cost.

[johnnyapollo]

I've been fairly impressed with the ecsta 255s I'm currently running. The Scorpions lasted 33K miles - the rubber compound on the xcstas in harder, the ride smoother and the tires don't track every groove in the road like the pirelli's.

-- John

[HotFlyer]

I purchased 4 Kumho ECSTA STX 255x55x18 two years ago. Great handling and braking. Very good in the rain. Regular snow in the city was good. Tire wear is good. Very good road tire.(I do very little off road) 1 mph+ speedo error at 60. Great looking tire.

Would recommend to anyone who lives in the city.

Howard (0761)

[WormGod]

Andy, I did quite a bit of trimming for my 285s a while back. Its weird though, cause it seems everyone with 285s had a different amount of trim. I am sure a lot of it has to do with the wheel being used as well. Dont feel too intimidated. Even with the trim done, nothing is really harmed that will hurt you down the road and it's all quite invisible from the eye.

[AndyC]

Thanks for the input but I got them swapped Saturday and brought them back home and installed them. They look sweet and I did have to trim the drive side just a minor bit. I guess it could have been do to the incline but I figured I wanted to make sure they didn't rub.
I put about 50 miles on them so far and no problems. I posted a few pics in my Gallery
As eveyone stated about the size it looks sweet and I'm happy

[Joe_Black]

Nice! You'll be real happy with that rubber. Kumho really stands out as a quality tire company that has a vested interest in who they're developing the product for, as evidenced by their involvement in motorsports and several spec-class tires.