i know they're not recommended for all seasons, i was wondering if anyone has tried these in the cold? and or ice? are they really that bad? i'm buying rims and tires from a friend, they're 's 235/40/18's... thanks

 

NO -- do not use the 712s in the winter (snow and/or ice conditions) and don't use any of the 3-season ONLY tires in the snow. (The Kumho 712 is a 3-season tire.)

If you go to Tire Rack, you can find "ultra-high performance all-season tires" that will work for you

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There was even a well though out thread about this topic (all-season) tires from a few days (to a week) ago...

 

BTW -- If you want the 712s (for summer, spring, fall), then you could also consider getting some "winter only" tires too...

 

I dont recommend it at all..I'm back to stock tires for the winter, but last year when I got my khumo's first put on I ventured in some very light snow...I didnt have any problems...but it was very light

 

Exactly what EricL said. If you buy high performance three season tires don't expect for a second that they are going to be anything but trouble in snow.

The laws of physics dictate that a wide, low profile tire with small rain grooves is going to act like a snowplow and provide little if any control to a car in snowy conditions.

 

slowly folks...K...U...M...H...O...Kumho...

 

B...R...I...D...G...E...S...T...O...N...E :P

 

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