Kumho V710 tires recalled

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Kumho has recalled the new ECSTA V710 tires.

SCCA have banned the use of the V710 tires for Racing and Solo use.
Details at this address: http://www.scca.org/news/press04_57.html

In light of _this it _is suggested that you advise your AX, DE and Club
Race
chairs accordingly.

Thank you for your co-operation.
Botho von Bose
PCA safety chair

Also:

(from PCA email)
(SCCA) Kumho ECSTA V710 Tire Eligibility Suspended

TOPEKA, Kan. (April 6, 2004) – Kumho Tire has announced the discontinuation
and collection of its ECSTA V710 Competition tire.

In a written statement that cited inconsistent test results relating to
tread splice and tread area durability as the primary reason for the
discontinuation, the tire manufacturer also said that the sale of the V710
would cease immediately and that any tires in the market will be collected
from consumers.

Consumers who have purchased the ECSTA V710 Competition Tire are eligible
for free tire replacement and have their choice between the Kumho ECSTA
V700 or Victoracer tire. The tires may be turned in at the dealer where
they were purchased or consumers can call 1-800-445-8646 ext. 342 to
arrange for tire return and replacement.

In light of the product’s discontinuation of sales and Kumho’s effort to
collect existing product from consumers, SCCA is suspending, immediately,
the eligibility of the Kumho ECSTA V710 for use in Club Racing and Solo
events until further notice.

Also, until such notice is given, this suspension includes any subsequent,
newer-model Kumho tires.

For further information, visit Kumho Tire’s website at
Kumhousa.com/V710.asp.++:jo+xEsx)nqjyX~+jwb箷\&vrzƥNrzujyjr_+

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What do the 710's look like?

[chrisp]

Someone will post a pic but it's basically like a formula one tire. Pretty much a slick with two circumferential grooves in it.

It's what the regular Vicotracers look like after about 4-5 track days.

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