Subject	this is actually IMPORTANT ... ecsta V710 owners please read
Posted by	Luke@tirerack on April 05, 2004 at 3:55 PM
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Message	The Ecsta V710 is a new track tire from Kumho thathas been exhibiting some tread splice problems ...here is the latest news release from Kumho IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ECSTA V710 TIRES Kumho Tire¹s priority is safety, and we are committed to supplying our customers with the highest quality and best performing tires that are available anywhere in the world. It is with this philosophy in mind that Kumho is taking immediate action in discontinuing the sale of the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire. The V710 has won several races and set numerous track records since it was introduced into the market on January 1, 2004. Although we have not experienced any air loss failures with the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire, we have discovered some inconsistent test results relating to tread splice and tread area durability. The sale of the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire will, therefore, be discontinued immediately, and tires in use in the market will be collected from consumers. Kumho will replace them with either the Kumho ECSTA V700 or Victoracer tire free of charge. An investigation into the cause of the inconsistencies has been carried out and modifications to the product and production methods have been made to ensure these inconsistencies do not re-occur. Consumers who have purchased the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire must call the dealer where the tires were purchased or the following toll free number to arrange for tire return and replacement: 1-800-445-8646 Extension 342 Consumers will be given the choice of a free replacement of the ECSTA V710 with either the ECSTA V700 or Victoracer. They will also be provided a free set of the modified ECSTA V710 upon its arrival. Kumho is sincerely committed to the quality of our products and the total satisfaction of our customers. We regret any inconvenience to our customers. Kumho Tire U.S.A. 14605 Miller Avenue Fontana, CA 92336 Luke Pavlick '90 Z32 Stage IV Twin Turbo Items in the mirror appear ... TO BE LOSING I want to die peacefully in my sleep ... just like Gramps not screaming and terrified like the people in his car at the time
Follow Ups	this is actually IMPORTANT ... ecsta V710 owners please read - Luke@tirerack 15:55:07 04/05/04 anyone who has them, massive burnout time :) - Tissan 15:57:48 04/05/04 Cliff's Notes: V710s may explode, but they'll replace them. (n/m) - Kenny 16:27:06 04/05/04 Will they replace lives too? - bb0ys (MA) 16:50:46 04/05/04 I don't think there have been any deaths. - Rodger 17:30:03 04/05/04 Lives will be pro-rated. (n/m) - Kenny 21:39:47 04/05/04 I was wondering why they weren't on your site Saturday - boileralum 16:27:33 04/05/04 i guess their tires are what their name can sound like - ilya 16:45:48 04/05/04 I kinda wish the V700s were effected too - David 280Z 17:23:16 04/05/04
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