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    Kumho vs Nitto

    I'll be ordering some new tires soon for my factory plasti-chrome 20's. I plan on getting 285/50R20 all the way around.

    I just can't decide between the Nitto 420's or the Kumho ECSTA STX. Mainly looking for the better grip out of the two. Treadwear isn't a big deal, the truck only sees about 5,000 miles a year.

    Any thoughts about the two?

    2011 Chevy crew cab 5.3
    2013 Chevy crew cab 5.3

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    I had the stx,s theyre alright. Never used 420,s but been wanting 2


    4.8, TSP 220, 6L90 swap, 3400 Stall, 4.10s w/30" drag radial and T76 @ 16lbs.
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    I had a set of the ecsta, and I really liked them. But Nitto 420's really hug to road. That is the tire I would go with.

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    i have used both and Nitto 420s all the way!! they are softer and they have good grip as well...last year i had hit a 12.7 on slicks and 13.1 on the 420s.not too bad

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    Looks like I'll be going with the Nittos. I'll run at the strip some but not much, I wanted to run DR's but can't find any with a decent height.

    2011 Chevy crew cab 5.3
    2013 Chevy crew cab 5.3

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    Hankooks ftw......
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    waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam

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    Kumho ECSTA STX checking in

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    I run nitto 420s wont run nothing else awesome tire

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