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Kumho Scented Tires

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http://www.kumhousa.com/News/News2006.asp#dec21

KUMHO Introduces World?s First ?Aroma Tire? For Select Passenger Vehicles
U.S. market will carry limited lavender tires, and later, orange and jasmine scents

KUMHO Tire USA...December 21, 2006...announces the introduction of the world?s first fragrance automotive tire, the ECSTA DX. The project is the ?fruition? of more than a year?s worth of research and development to deliver an alluring aroma tire that replaces the normal ?black rubber? smell with heat-resistant oils in the scent of lavender, and in later versions, neroli (orange) or jasmine. Visitors to www.kumhotireusa.com can find the nearest Discount Tire store or TireRack.com will ship them for installation.

ESCTA DX
Lavender Scent

According to Rick Brennan, Brand Director for KUMHO, the company is selling the DX aroma tire to help build brand awareness and highlight KUMHO?s tire technology. The tire is targeted at female consumers who drive such sedans as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Subaru Outback, Chrysler Sebring and Ford Taurus.

In addition to a unique aroma, the ECSTA DX is engineered to deliver low noise levels and ride characteristics on par with the leading tire brands. Ride comfort is maintained throughout the life of the tire through the use of tread elements designed to provide uniform linear stiffness. Optimized pitch sequence and variable pitch lengths help minimize noise, while a straight center rib provides high-speed stability.

The DX features four wide grooves that help evacuate water, while a silica compound improves all-weather performance and wet traction. High tensile steel belts and a jointless nylon cap ply also help improve noise, ride comfort and durability, while an undertread reduces unwanted heat buildup for consistent performance.
The ECSTA DX Aroma tire will be sold through Discount Tire stores and TireRack.com starting in the first quarter of 2007 in three sizes: 205/60R16 (MSRP $119), 215/60R16 (MSRP $125) and 235/60R16 (MSRP $138). The tires can be delivered and affixed to passenger vehicles at a KUMHO tire dealer.
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I'll stick with burnt rubber.
 
Fragrance Tires?😕 will that only drive the cost of the tire up...but since its targeted to female drivers...why not
 
thats awesome for drifters!!! if i still had my 240 and i was loaded i would get some...i remeber the tires that make different color smoke...those were sweet
 
Originally posted by: Journer
thats awesome for drifters!!! if i still had my 240 and i was loaded i would get some...i remeber the tires that make different color smoke...those were sweet
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Yeah, I remember when those first came out...was helping a few friends take care of Formula Drift in Atlanta, one of the cars had run them without permission (I think), and everyone was wondering whether or not it should be allowed. After all, when all the other cars are leaving trails of white smoke, a cloud of red is going to catch some attention.
 
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