Kumho Ecsta HM KH31
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The Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 is a Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 7 tyre reviews averaging over 54,950 miles driven.
Dry Grip
81%
Wet Grip
79%
Road Feedback
74%
Progressiveness
73%
Wear
80%
Comfort
89%
Buy again
87%
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Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 Reviews
Given 40% (breakdown) while driving a Honda Accord (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
I replased Falken FK451's with these. After the summer and about 10000km I am very dissapointed. On dry it slides and on wet I have no confidence what so ever. On wet they feel allmost scary. Aquaplaning is unlikely but 99,9% of the time I wonder if the car slides sideways or direct. Will not buy and will not recommend. Compared to Falkens they are alot more comfortable and alot more quiter. I have to consider of changing these prematurely.
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Given 81% (breakdown) while driving a Honda City (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly town for 200 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 200 average miles
Just changed my falken st115 to these kumho kh31s. Price was very competitive and cost very much less than the michelins or other brands. They were very quiet. Ride comfort was excellent and handling felt better than the falkens. Would definitely go for kumhos again in future!
Given 89% (breakdown) while driving a Honda Accord (195-60-15-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 750 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 750 average miles
Influenced by AutoBild magazine review and price. The Kumho's have replaced Pirelli P6000 and are considerably quieter in town and motorway driving. Excellent dry grip and after hitting standing water at speed, resistant to aquaplaning. Decreased the firmness of cars' ride don't feel every pothole with a sudden jolt. Can't comment on wear but would recommend.
Given 87% (breakdown) while driving a Vauxhall Corsa (185-55-15-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Did mean to buy Kumho KU31 after looking at reviews on this site, however I ordered the wrong ones. These tyres however, are fantastic. I was going to replace the continentals with the brilliant Uniroyal Expert, but found the sidewall was a bit too weak for my driving. However as soon as I drove home I sensed a difference, much quieter, much smoother and much grippier in wet and dry. It has stopped the previous over steer and grip brilliantly.2000 miles later its only got better. Recommend them highly.
Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a Renault Clio 1.2 mark RL Oasis (195-50-16-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Only Had these on for about 700mi, but so far very impressed, they were the cheapest tyre I could get for my awkwardly sized wheels (only had a choice of 6 or 7 makes)and I'm very impressed with them. noise is very low compared to the Hankooks I had previously. Looking forward to seeing how they perform in the snow thats forecast later this week.
No problems in wet or dry, even under heavy braking/cornering.
Definitely recommend these, I was dubious of buying the cheapest tyres available to start with but they're performing better than the continentals that were on the car as standard.
Will update later for wear and snow performance
No problems in wet or dry, even under heavy braking/cornering.
Definitely recommend these, I was dubious of buying the cheapest tyres available to start with but they're performing better than the continentals that were on the car as standard.
Will update later for wear and snow performance
Given 83% (breakdown) while driving a Subaru Impreza (225-40-18-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Great tyres. Took roughly 800kms to really come good. A first were a little greasy, but still progressive. Once I had roughly 800+kms on them they really started to work well. Very balanced, with reduced understeer and very confidant on full power out. The shoulders have stood up well considering I have done 3 track days on them.
Will definitely grab another set once these are done. Yes, there are better tyres out there---At double the price.
Easy decision really.
Will definitely grab another set once these are done. Yes, there are better tyres out there---At double the price.
Easy decision really.
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Driving on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
A truly great performance in the wear test. I have had no issues with grip in either dry or wet conditions, and noise is no better or worse than Michelin / Avon / Goodyear which i have had fitted previously.
If driven with a delicate right foot, i have also managed to maintain in excess of 50mpg on all journeys, suggesting rolling resistance is low also.
I will definitely be fitting again when new tyres are required.
In summary a fantastic but safe tyre for a modest cost.