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Kumho Ecsta KU31

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Data: 41 reviews averaging 76% over 593,856 miles driven
 


Kumho Ecsta KU31
Dry Grip
82%

Wet Grip
75%

Road Feedback
76%

Progressiveness
73%

Wear
71%

Comfort
77%

Buy again
81%



Kumho Ecsta KU31 Reviews:

Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus ST170 (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 16,000 spirited miles
SO 16k on these tyres. A great tyre , good grip in both wet and dry. Feedback through steering was ok and they lasted well (3mm at disposal) If it wasn`t for a difficulty in picking up another pair I would still be on these . They are a premium ability tyre at just above budget prices. I`m on the next generation Nexen tyres and happy at moment but will go back to Khumo if not happy.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-07-04 18:10:59
Given 81% (breakdown) while driving a Evolution FQ330 (215-40-17-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
ive driven on alot of tyres very hard and living in ireland roads can be bad these tyres are very good and priced very well dry grip very good, wet the same and let u now when they going to let go. i do some track days no bother to them and have weared very well buying an other set at momment having 350+ bhp tyres never let me down buy them try them any one say diffrent is talking bull
(LINK) Posted at 2010-06-30 15:49:56
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Given 84% (breakdown) while driving a Citroën Saxo VTR (195-55-14-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 11,000 average miles
I use these on my Citroen Saxo VTR daily driver and they are great tyres. They are grippy in the wet and dry and as an added bonus are only £48 each fitted.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-06-09 13:22:31
Given 81% (breakdown) while driving a Renault Laguna Phase II (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1,500 average miles
I drive a 1.8 16v 02 Laguna and have found these tyres to be an excellent purchase. I replaced all four corners at same time for a cost of £239 bought vea ebay and fitted for free as I have a mate that was kind enough to fit them at his garage. I am a partially sporty driver and I do many twisting and winding Scottish roads and every now and then I go in to a corner a bit fast but tyres give good feedback and inspire confidence. The tyres I got are XL extra load ones which was recommended by people on Renault forums to help protect rather soft 17" alloys, and did firm up ride a very small bit but made for a sharper cornering, and allow me to haul grater weights safely.
I found tyre pressure made a big difference but I now have 33PSI front and 30PSI rear and this works well for me.
I like how this tyre was developed in the UK, they cut though wet roads well, road noise is very low after 500 ml run in esp on motor way and good road surface, some rim protection and look nice, all in all very good value for money.
A happy driver.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-05-26 03:47:52
Given 84% (breakdown) while driving a BMW 335d (235-40-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 60,000 average miles
I had these tyres on my 3 series E36 m3 and they were fantastic, they lasted about 16.000 miles which shocked me considering the price of them, I now have them on my bmw 335d and this set is proving to be as quiet, comfortable and durable as my previous set, I've tried all of the so called top brands and i have to say that price for price these are unbeatable, and they're even better than some of the so called quality tyres.

With fuel costs rising i, in common with most people have to make cuts where i can, and these tyres represent an absolute bargain.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-05-19 11:11:03
Given 63% (breakdown) while driving a Mercedes Benz E320 CDI (245-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
Very fast wearing on the rear of my Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI. Previous tyres were Goodyear Eagle NCT5 and lasted 30,000 miles. These Kumho tyres are down to 3mm after just 10,000 miles and for that represent poor value for money, especially as I'm a fairly gentle driver, enjoying full throttle only very occasionally.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-04-25 18:48:53
Given 94% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus ST (225-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
After having these tyres on my ST170 they were a natural choice to replace continentals on a ST . All i can say is these are a great performance tyre. The Focus will easily top 150 mph and acceleration and cornering shame prestige marques. These tyres stand up to the punishment over and over again. I also drive high performane golf gti`s , Audi`s and Bmw`s fitted with O/E tyres I expect no less from Khumo. 6 friends have know taken my advice , saved money and discovered what great tyres these are.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-04-08 16:32:40
Given 96% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota Corolla (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
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(LINK) Posted at 2010-04-01 14:00:30
Given 80% (breakdown) while driving a Skoda Fabia vRS (205-45-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Fitted to rear replacing the original Sport Contact2. Very impressed with the quality for the price, wearing very well.
Have just ordered 2 more to replace my fading fronts.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-03-11 23:02:36
Given 83% (breakdown) while driving a Mazda MX5 (205-45-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I bought some KU31s all round for my MX5 mk2. Really pleased with the result - tyres make a big difference on such a light car. Excellent grip wet and dry (maybe too good - so hard to get the back end moving now!) and quiet too (appreciated in a little rag top on long motorway drives). Can't comment on longevity yet to be fair as about 5000 miles in. Can't help feeling that these have been designed and built on the same budget as the big brands and that only the marketing spend is missing. Heartily recommended.
(LINK) Posted at 2010-02-24 09:34:49

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