Dry grip and value are the clearest strengths of the Kumho Ecsta KU31 in generally positive owner feedback. Wet grip also attracts substantially more praise than criticism, though some drivers find it less reassuring in rain. Tread life and noise are usually viewed favorably, with later-use accounts including good mileage, but both also draw a sizeable minority of complaints. A smaller group reports increasing noise as the tread wears, sometimes alongside uneven wear. Most returning owners remain positive, while two are less satisfied in later accounts, so there is no uniform ageing pattern. Several replacement-mileage accounts support useful life without establishing one dependable lifespan.
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I had these tires 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 tires.
With fuel costs rising i, in common with most people have to make cuts where i can, and these tires represent an absolute bargain.
Very fast wearing on the rear of my Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI. Previous tires were Goodyear Eagle NCT5 and lasted 30,000 miles. These Kumho tires 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.
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After having these tires on my ST170 they were a natural choice to replace continentals on a ST . All i can say is these are a great performance tire. The Focus will easily top 150 mph and acceleration and cornering shame prestige marques. These tires 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 tires I expect no less from Khumo. 6 friends have know taken my advice , saved money and discovered what great tires these are.
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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.
I bought some KU31s all round for my MX5 mk2. Really pleased with the result - tires 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.
I have had these tires on my Volvo s40 1.8 for about 5000miles and i can't compliment them in anyway! the reviews I read on these before buying them were excellent but now that I have them on and they are worn in they are shocking!!! they constantly spin and I'm not an aggressive driver and going round bends they might as well be bald! the back end always goes out and they can't handle the car at all they under-steer like hell. much preferred my Goodyear hydra grips. really wouldn't recommend this to anyone with a decent size car!
Since changing to the KU31's the difference compared to the Pirelli P-Zero's is amazing, dry and wet grip improved and all round handling better, wear seem's to be better and at 30-40 pounds a tire less i seem to have found a bargain without compromising on performance.
On my second set now. The first set lasted 17,000 miles which is on a par with the Continentals and Bridgestones I had previously. This set haven't but to be fair, my car is having a few suspension problems. New set going on today and suspension being fixed so I expect to be back to 17k again, maybe more. I'm sure I'd get more like 25-30k from Michelins but they're ?60-?80 a tire more.
In terms of grip, I've never been left wanting and I do have a fairly heavy right foot. I'm sure rally and track drivers could tell the difference between these and bigger brands but I couldn't. This engine is very torquey and for the most part I don't hear from the traction control.
Noise and comfort wise - they are some of the best tires I've had. I bought them after being impressed by a friends identical car that rode so much smoother than mine. Swapped to Khumos and mine glides along now too.
Brilliant, tried these on a few cars now and have never been disapointed, went from Dunlop SP Sports to these and they are so much better, particularly in the wet, massive front end grip, and progressive oversteer, very easy to drive fast. Also they are a very smooth and quiet tire, great on the motorway but responsive enough for country lanes. They are much less prone to tramlining, a problem with these BMWs, which is obviously an advantage. Cant comment too much on wear rates, but the price of them is a huge bonus, they are easily the equal of 'premium' brand tires, unless you drive like Senna on the public roads. Having said that they hang on the same as the best of them. Will definately buy again.
I was extremely impressed with these tires.. Hardwearing, responsive, good wet/dry grip. I wasn't expecting them to be much cop, but was pleasantly surprised. Dry grip is better than the conti's I had on before and the wet grip is improved too. And in the current hazardous driving conditions the grip I'm getting in the ice and snow is surprising too!! For the price these tires are outstanding and I will be buying them again. Please be aware, tire performance does depend on the road surface, and for UK roads, these tires are fantastic.
These tires are absolute garbage! Don't listen to anyone who says any different! They do not know jack#@%!
I just boguht these tires after having Bridgestone Potenzas. After 50,000 kilometers on Bridgestones, the brand new Kumho feels exactly the same as the work out Bridgestones!
Spend the extra money and get real tires! $220 kumho's v $330 bridgestones. Spend the money. Do not waste your time on these Kumhos!
The resonse is extremely soft and sluggish, and very very sloppy. I'd rather have my worn out Bridgestones. I am very very disappointed!
