Kumho Ecsta KU39 Reviews - Page 5

Given 64% while driving a Peugeot 407 Coupe (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
These tires never let me down and I found the grip was excellent in both dry and wet conditions but I hardly got 11 months out of them. They wear very quickly.
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on March 2, 2014
Given 20% while driving a Honda CIVIC 1.6 VTEC (215/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 7,000 average miles
Kumho only last about 14~16 months and I've only done under 12000.

very noisey as well.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on February 25, 2014
Given 51% while driving a Skoda Octavia vRS (225/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
Considering they weren't the cheapest tires in the world I wasn't impressed with these at all. I have since switched to Vredestein Ultrac Vorti which were cheaper and far superior (read the reviews).
Personally I thought the tire lacked positive bite when turning in to corners. They were noisy too. OK, dry grip was OK alright but that was about it.
They're not the worst tires in the world, Fullrun own that title!! but there are better tires for the money.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on February 19, 2014
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Given 53% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (205/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 500 average miles
Have had 2 of these on the REAR of my Civic type-r for 8 days. Despite being EXTRALOAD and Inflated to the recommended pressure, they feel awful. They are fitted correctly as they're Asymmetrical tires. Have driven with them inflated to 28, 30 & 32Psi and always feels as if the rear of the car is constantly fishtailing. Not very confidence inspiring, especially in the wet.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on January 10, 2014
Given 81% while driving a Audi A4 1.9 TDI (235/45 R17) on mostly town for 0 average miles
Had these tires on all four wheels. excellent grip in all conditions, particulary grippy in the wet. I took it round a tight roundabout during very wet conditions expecting car to slide but the tires just carried on gripping. I went aroud 5-6mph faster and it stilled just gripped. good level of comfort and low noise levels which is due to the relatively soft sidewall i believe. Wear is ok for this range of tire. Tires give conistent grip throughout the life of the tires.

I had slight issue with NSF tire at around 2mm tire had a flat. I took it off tire and noticed inner sidewall stressed and ripped. luckly the tire held together and deflated gradually and I did not suffer blow out. Several weeks prior to that I noticed the I started to loose pressure down to 27psi when it was around 3mm when I checked it every 2 weeks. So i just inflated tire back up to 32 psi, maybe this had something to do with the inner sidewall damage and I should have got the tire checked out at this point. However I have thought that the tire pressure did not drop significantly enought to cause this damage, but then what do I know

I think due to the soft construction of the sidewall you have to keep an eye on the pressures, if anything 1 or 2 psi extra would be helpful with this tire.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on November 12, 2013
Given 96% while driving a Mercedes Benz B180Cdi (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 100,000 average miles
Put these on my wifes car and not once has she complained about understeer or any sticky moment she has with these tires. When i have drove her car I have 100% conidence in these tires. The drive is very nice on these tires. They grip very well even in the rain.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on October 28, 2013
Given 87% while driving a SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi (215/40 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
FOR THE MONEY THESE TYRES ARE UNBEATABLE.
WENT IN A LITTLE OVER ENERGETIC INTO A CORNER EXPECTING A BROWN TROUSER MOMENT AND THESE TYRES JUST STUCK LIKE GLUE TO THE ROAD.TO UPSET THESE TYRES YOU NEED TO HAVE A DEATH WISH.Down side 10,000 miles and 3mm left on tread.
seat ibiza fr tdi 200bhp remapped.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2013
Given 69% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (205/55 R16 W) on mostly motorways for 30,000 spirited miles
Bought the car with these tires on.
2009 GOLF, 205/55/16.

Excellent Tires!

Possitives:-
1. Grip...... never slipped, always grip!
2. Wet Grip.... i'm down to 1.9mm and the grip is still sublime!
3. Price.... £65 for these tires is an absolute bargain
4. Motorway.... i've done 30,000mi on these in 9months, they are so comfortable and quiet on that M1. Fuel efficent also!

Neg:-

1. WEAR- although i have did 30,000mi on these tires, and they wern't new when i got them.... i have litterally watched the tread fall off, but this is just a trade off due to the high performance of the tire.
The tire is a 'Y' rating on speed, meaning its made out of softer rubber (grippy) thus causing quick wear.

I have driven 30,000mi up and down the M1 with these tires, i'd highly reccomend them, litte noise, NO VIBRATION, excellent feedback and low rolling resistance. Feels like the car is driving in a vacume.

Would i buy again? YES!
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on October 3, 2013
Given 81% while driving a MINI Cooper (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15 spirited miles
Major improvement over the runflats fitted as standard to the Mini. These tires are amazing in the dry and suite my Mini perfectly. For the price, there is no better dry grip tire. But, and it's a big but. Watch out for 3mm. I was warned by a friend that at 3mm the grip on these just seems to disappear, and he's spot on. The last week or so they tires are slippy, wheel spin and and I don't feel as confident. Checked the depth and guess what - 3mm on the fronts! Up until this point they have been pretty good and trust me I work them hard, but i can't see me keeping them on the car much below 3mm.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on September 9, 2013
Given 73% while driving a Mazda 6 2.0 D (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
My experience with these tires is similar to other reviewers here. They are a nice tire in almost every aspect apart from wear. Only lasted me 1 year - 10k - on my Mazda 6 2ltr diesel. Wouldn't by again purely because of this.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2013
Given 36% while driving a Mazda 6 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 9,000 easy going miles
Very disappointed in these tires, I was told the kumho tires were now classed as middle range but sadly I can't agree, had them on the car for just over a year and 9000 miles and the fronts were down to the legal limit, we never drive our car to its limit so the wear is dreadful, swapped all 4 today for Avon ZZ5, what a difference already, will never buy these again, budget tire on a middle range price as far as I can see
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on September 7, 2013
Given 87% while driving a Alfa Romeo 159 (235/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Just loving them in my Alfa 159 SW 2.4JTDM 210hp! When needed, never got me down.

I´ll buy them again
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on August 28, 2013