Kumho Ecsta HS51 Reviews - Page 2

Given 100% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 32,000 average miles
I have these tyres for 3 years
Done 32,000 Miles on them
Very good in all conditions like having a perineum brand fitted .
I recommend them to all because its quality & price
Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on September 11, 2019
Given 60% while driving a MINI Clubman (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
Just had these tires fitted on my 2005 Mini Cooper S Chilli, so far I’ve done about 100km, I’ll update the review once the tyres have been worn in. So far they seem OK, although I probably wouldn’t get them again on this car. Dry grip seems more than fine, a hell of a lot better than the old Pirelli Cinturato P7 runflats that were on the vehicle (although these tires were on their last legs when I bought the car), and seem to handle 170fwhp and 220nm of torque easily. So far I have not experienced any understeer when accelerating hard around a corner, which is fairly impressive in front wheel drive sports car. From what I have heard, wet grip is also more than adequate. Tires are 380 treadwear so should last for a decent amount of time. My problem with the tires are road feedback, are lack thereof. The steering feel has become noticeably lighter and less direct since installing these tires, I don’t seem to be getting any acceptable level of steering feedback which is somewhat disconcerting in a high performance vehicle. The car feels less connected to the road, although does have noticeably more grip than before, without having experienced the car on fresh tires previously, I can’t say if this is normal or not. The tires are not yet broken in, so I’ll have to see if my experience changes over time. So far I’m not super impressed. One merit of these tires is that road noise is absolutely non existent.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on August 6, 2019
Given 90% while driving a Toyota Avensis (205/60 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 27,000 average miles
Im very impressed!!!better than pirelli p7 and michelin i fitted before with better price.never failed in wet or dry on and after 42000 km i felt that something goes wrong so i fitted new.im sure that would be good for more km
Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on April 16, 2019
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Given 62% while driving a BMW 530D M sport (275/30 R19 W) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
I have Kuhmo 275/39/19 96y fitted to my 2005 BMWE60 530d msport, I have just had to get a taxi home from Swansea to London because for the second time in 18 months I have had a blow out on the M4 whilst travelling at speed. Both times the tyre has failed on the inner wall with the tyre instantly going flat. A large section of tyre has blown out approx three inches long with a hole that I could push my finger all the way in. As I said earlier this is the second time and both times it has been a inner wall failure. Has anybody else experienced this problem and do they know if Kuhmo are aware of this possible design fault or am I just unlucky?
Helpful 121 - tyre reviewed on April 6, 2019
Given 100% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
These tyres , specially HS51 Escata ,
One of the best i ever fitted on my car
On them (25,000 Miles) in all aspects are great i recommend all to buy these
Wet performance is very good excellent , no need have very exp Premium brands
Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on March 21, 2019
Given 59% while driving a Peugeot 508 SW 1.6 E HDI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Very bad road feedback. Handling is bad too. You will fight with steering wheel with this tyre. I dont recommend.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on February 3, 2019
Given 83% while driving a Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (225/55 R17 W) on mostly town for 67,000 spirited miles
Had these for over 60k and then bought another set. Very good tires. Loads of grip. They just dried out very quickly and started to get noisy after 50k. Definitely would buy it again.
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on November 17, 2018
Given 94% while driving a (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Before this, i already comment about this tire(bad comment for 1000km use).. now, i already use this tire around 40k km.. the tire was great!! I already tested when very raining day.. yes the car you feel like skidding left or right,but actually, the tire very2 grip when wet.. i'm push the tire until 120-140km/h until the symbol skidding appear at my meter.. the tire do his jobb.. the cornering when dry and wet veryy good..the comfortable also verry good.. when cruising at high speed 160 above and then you breaking immediatly alsoo good.. very2 grip..the tire i think can go around 100k-150k km only because it soft.. who's care.. i will buy again.. thankss
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2018
Given 93% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
I have these tyres about two years (20.000 Miles) still have 5mm tread on them
They are excellent summer/winter all around .
I think they would last about 50k or less .
Still soft treads not hard dry think after 3rd year will start mid life cycle
I recommend them to all great tyre no need spend alot of money
I'll buy them again


Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on September 2, 2018
Given 79% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/45 R16 W) on mostly motorways for 22,000 average miles
Better wear, lower road noise and improved fuel economy over the Conti Sport Contacts that came fitted to the car to begin with. The same level of grip. Noticeably lower life on the fronts than rear for obvious reasons.but got 19k out of the fronts and nearly 36k out of the rears.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on August 30, 2018
Given 90% while driving a SEAT 1.4 TSI (215/45 R16 V) on mostly town for 10,000 easy going miles
I have fitted those tyres in wife's car, they are very comfortable and better than the old OEM - Dunlop, the car become softer with less noise.
Good grip on dry and wet, with acceptable wear level so far.
I would buy them again.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on June 2, 2018
Given 83% while driving a (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Sidewall soft. Comfortable. Handling when straight line ok. But when cornering, wobble.. not recommend for highspeed cornering. When road wet, cornering bad. U can hear the tire sound.. aquaplanning,not very good.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on March 31, 2018