Tire brand

[Greenhorse]

I have seen much talk about switching to non-stock rear tires. To be clear, I have a 2011 RSS and it needs a new rear tire. I checked with Tire Rack for the Kumo line in 215/60/15 looking for the Kumo Ecsta AST but all I found was the Kumo Ecsta LX Platinum. I am hoping that Kumo has replaced the AST with the LX Platinum and I did not but the wrong tire.

 

[chuck gross]

I recently bought the AST however I was told that Kumho was no longer manufacturing the AST
not sure on the replacement tire for the AST?:dontknow:

 

[billybovine]

I have seen much talk about switching to non-stock rear tires. To be clear, I have a 2011 RSS and it needs a new rear tire. I checked with Tire Rack for the Kumo line in 215/60/15 looking for the Kumo Ecsta AST but all I found was the Kumo Ecsta LX Platinum. I am hoping that Kumo has replaced the AST with the LX Platinum and I did not but the wrong tire.

That tire won't fit on a RSS. The OEM tire size is a 225/50R15 and you will not likely fit a taller tire under the fender. If you want a Kuhmo get a ESCTA AST KU25.

 

[billybovine]

I recently bought the AST however I was told that Kumho was no longer manufacturing the AST
not sure on the replacement tire for the AST?:dontknow:

Still listed as current model on their web site. http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/69BD99A0-8036-4395-AF36-DFB6B4B089E7

 

[Bob Denman]

Take a peek at EBay for the AST; that's where I found mine! :thumbup: