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Kuhmo MT winners
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:03 am
by NachaLuva
The Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 was the joint winner of 4x4 Magazine's 'ultimate tyre test' to establish the best mud‑terrain tyre on the UK market. It shared top honours with a BFGoodrich, beating offerings from Goodyear, Wildcat, Maxxis, Cooper, INSA and Pirelli by a significant margin 
Cant wait to try mine out 
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:04 am
by NachaLuva
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:15 pm
by El_Freddo
They used to, Venom got a set ages ago!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:33 pm
by El_Freddo
I'm wondering how a set of these tyres would go in sand - dig holes too much or get the float up well?
I'm only asking as this is one thing I'm a bit nervous about with the upcoming trip. I had a great set of all rounder tyres in the Wild Conqueror Super Trippers
Then they got old and went "buldgy" so I had to use my offroaders as daily treads.
Back to the Road Venturers, I think I've got the old tread pattern to what Nachaluva is looking forward to. You can see my tread pattern in the pic below:
I can't afford another set of tyres at this time - it's either tyres or offroad trip - and I'm choosing offroad trip this time around!
Any input would be great.
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:17 am
by brumbyrunner
Depends on the sand of course but if you are down they'll be fine. I'll take traction over all-terrains any day.
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:55 am
by guyph_01
They dont really look good for sand...
http://www.kumho.com.au/blog/products/r ... e-mt-kl71/
But you guys over east mostly go in mud compared to us WA guys so yeah should be good for you.
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:56 am
by Gone Fishing
What are you running them on. The only reason I ask is that if it a light weight like a brumby then you may not have enough weight in the vehicle to balloon out the tyres to make them really effective on the sand. It also depends on the sand that you are driving on. When I used to drive areas like Stockton Beach in N.S.W. you needed all the ballooning you can get cause the sand is so loose. However, areas like Fraser Island the sand is so hard packed you can drive a 2wd along most of the beach.
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:57 pm
by El_Freddo
Sweet. I should be fine, was just a bit anxious about them in the sand.
The sand we're headed to can be very fine and soft, but with all the rain we've had I would suspect it to be rather firm for this area.
The vehicle should be heavy enough as it will be loaded up for a week's worth of touring gear.
This question came about as I've started to go through my check list of what could go wrong or be an issue, so thought it worth getting some opinions
Cheers
Bennie
Will they fit?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:09 pm
by Yarran
hey just wondering how big a body lift will be required to fit these gems 27X/8.5R14 95Q
http://www.tyresales.com.au/tyres/Kumho ... .5R14/1608
my L series only has king springs/KYB shocks
if not will theese 26" scrub 195R14C
http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLight-T ... udder.aspx
a Little off subject but would love your input:D
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:45 pm
by Alex
El_Freddo wrote:I'm wondering how a set of these tyres would go in sand - dig holes too much or get the float up well?
I'm only asking as this is one thing I'm a bit nervous about with the upcoming trip. I had a great set of all rounder tyres in the Wild Conqueror Super Trippers
Then they got old and went "buldgy" so I had to use my offroaders as daily treads.
Back to the Road Venturers, I think I've got the old tread pattern to what Nachaluva is looking forward to. You can see my tread pattern in the pic below:
I can't afford another set of tyres at this time - it's either tyres or offroad trip - and I'm choosing offroad trip this time around!
Any input would be great.
Cheers
Bennie
just saw this, Bennie i had a spare with one of these kumho muddies.
Had to let it down to basically 2psi for it to bag out a small bit on the beach.
Good tyre, but abit unnecessary for a suba.
Alex
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:51 pm
by NachaLuva
Sorry, cant answer your question, dont know L series, but they are an awesome muddie, although heavy
Got mine fitted today:
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:33 pm
by pezimm
Looks great, Nacha!
I might have to start looking for these infamous 15in Audi rims...
Pedro.
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:21 pm
by NachaLuva
pezimm wrote:
I might have to start looking for these infamous 15in Audi rims...
Hey Pedro, yeah they're very light & also forged not cast so strong. They're from Audi A3, '97 to '03.
You'll need hubcentric rings:
57 1mm 56 1mm HUB Centric Rings - Qld - eBay
Also custom wheel nuts:
Audi/Subaru Lug Nut - 12mmx1.25, R12 Ball Seat, Hex 19mm
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:06 pm
by El_Freddo
pezimm wrote:Looks great, Nacha!
I might have to start looking for these infamous 15in Audi rims...
Still got nothing on the scorpions!!!
I think I'm about to be surrounded by Audi rim clad subarus on future offroading trips...
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:23 pm
by NachaLuva
El_Freddo wrote:Still got nothing on the scorpions!!!
Except maybe 5kg each lighter lol. Less rotational weight = more usable torque
I think I'm about to be surrounded by Audi rim clad subarus on future offroading trips...
Lol
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:05 pm
by yarney
The only thing i don't like about the Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 is they are directional tyres so you can only rotate front to back
Great looking tyre tho it was the only reason i didn't buy them
Jan
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:40 am
by NachaLuva
yarney wrote:The only thing i don't like about the Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 is they are directional tyres so you can only rotate front to back
Thats part of the reason I did buy them lol
Although rotation is a prob. I have 5 tyres...how do you rotate 5 directional tyres without having the tyres on one side wear more than the other (one side has 3 tyres to rotate but the other has only 2)
