Kumho Ecsta KU39 Reviews - Page 4
Given 83%
while driving a
BMW 525d
(225/50 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 15,000 spirited miles
I've got these on my personal/company car. Ill start by saying i drive quite aggressively and usually floor it away from the lights. These were on the rear axle of my 525d and lasted 4 months for me (15,000) miles.
In the dry, they are great...though my car isnt that powerful (177BHP) they are very grippy and progressive. In the wet, they often break traction before the continentals on the front, would i buy again? Yes!
In the dry, they are great...though my car isnt that powerful (177BHP) they are very grippy and progressive. In the wet, they often break traction before the continentals on the front, would i buy again? Yes!
Given 73%
while driving a
Audi A6 S line
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 70,000 spirited miles
If you know the characteristics of your cars handling very good tyre , I find them better if inflated to maximum recommendation for your car ,
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Given 76%
while driving a
Ford focus c max 2.0 tdci
(205/55 R16 W)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 spirited miles
Good value for money.
Given 56%
while driving a
Vauxhall Corsa vxr
(225/45 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 15,000 spirited miles
Budget tyres IMO, not fantastic in the dry, not bad in the wet but gives you a false sense of security of just how much grip you have and when you loose grip on them its sudden and sharp.
Given 56%
while driving a
Volkswagen passat w8 4motion
(235/35 R19)
on a combination of roads
for 4,000 spirited miles
Have these tyres on my w8 Passat and for the first 5 months awesome. Lots of feedback and pretty good grip in most conditions. Now snow in sunny qld so can't comment there. Lost two tyres on the front cruising at 110kph inside tyre wall blew out on both tyres not at the same time thankfully. Anyone else had this issue? Are they known for soft tyre walls? I still have two on the rear which seem to be ok at this stage but am unsure if I'll ever buy them again. Didn't get to test them on the track on the front as they blew before I made it.
Given 77%
while driving a
Vauxhall Corsa vxr
(225/35 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 15,000 average miles
Great all rounder for < £100/each fitted. Wet grip is good but under hard acceleration can feel a bit 'wanting'
Given 93%
while driving a
Jaguar S Type 2.7D
(245/45 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 5,000 average miles
Best summer tyre yet for my Jaguar S type.
In my opinion as good performance wide as the standard pirelli p zero rosso and more comfortable and quiet. After 5000 miles i have next to no signs of wear. Grip and handling in dry and wet is epic. A brilliant tyre with an even better price. 9.5/10
Perfect for a 200bhp+ RWD car in the summer.
In my opinion as good performance wide as the standard pirelli p zero rosso and more comfortable and quiet. After 5000 miles i have next to no signs of wear. Grip and handling in dry and wet is epic. A brilliant tyre with an even better price. 9.5/10
Perfect for a 200bhp+ RWD car in the summer.
Given 84%
while driving a
BMW 320D M Sport
(225/45 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 2,000 average miles
Changed from dreadful run-flats to these on all four corners and the results were great! The response is great on wet/dry roads and cornering is spot on, but not driven on the limits yet. Noise is bearable but road feedback is much better than I experienced with the RF's.
Priced at £110 per tyre incl fitting, so price effective for a mid range brand and would certainly buy them again!
Priced at £110 per tyre incl fitting, so price effective for a mid range brand and would certainly buy them again!
Given 93%
while driving a
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
(255/35 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 24,500 spirited miles
Absolutely fantastic tyre. Currently on my Subaru legacy/liberty with Race track days, hard street and rural driving involved, and they tick all the boxes. I will definitely be purchasing again, as they are a fantastic package.
Given 86%
while driving a
Saab Automobile 9 3 Linear Convertible
(225/45 R17 W)
on mostly motorways
for 50,000 average miles
I'm not recognizing some of the comments on here re these tyres. I've had mine on my SAAB 9-3 for approx 50k miles so i would say that the wear is great. My journey is mostly Motorway so that may account for that. Grip and noise again, are great.
Given 39%
while driving a
Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI
(235/45 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 9,900 average miles
2009 Passat Estate 2.0 TDi with Kumho Ecsta KU39 - 235 45 17 - on the front. Steady driver with mix of motorway, suburban and rural road driving. Less than 10,000 miles and, as
Given 71%
while driving a
Honda Civic Type R
(225/40 R18 W)
on mostly country roads
for 12,000 spirited miles
Bought these as an experiment more than anything. Not as responsive as the Dunlop Sport Maxx I normally buy, but very progressive and overall grip level is very high. My daily commute involves the derestricted Isle of Man TT Course, so they get harder treatment than virtually anything short of a track day car would sunject them to - and they lasted 12,000 miles. For fast road users I would only recommend this tyre to someone who is very familiar with the handling of their car, otherwise this tyre would probably feel a little disconcerting. For me personally they are very good due to the progressive nature and overall grip levels. These Kumhos allow safe, brisk driving if you know what you're doing.