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Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC

High Performance Summer

Replaced by the Kumho Crugen HP91

The Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

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Owners say 74% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P10 of 11 · 2013 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 150miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 3sizes available
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC averages a finish of 9th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
9th Average
8th Best
10th Worst
The latest test

2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test P10 of 11

The Kumho has poor wet grip, both in traction and cornering, but the good news is the car still remains predictable. In the dry this predictability disappears, with the Porsche often falling into long slides which are difficult to predict. Poor comfort and noise, combined with the worst rolling resistance give you plenty of reasons to avoid this tire for powerful 4x4s.

Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV

YearTestResultAward
20132013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer TestAuto Review · 255/55 R18P10 / 11
20102010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 255/55 r18P8 / 8
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Size Range2 sizes available

235-245Width70Profile16Rim106-107 HLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
Has the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC been replaced?
The Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC has been replaced by the Kumho Crugen HP91.
What sizes does the Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC come in?
The Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC is available in 3 sizes, ranging from 235-245/70 R16.
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Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Dry Grip 95%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Comfort 75%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Handling 35%

All 2 Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 ASYMMETRIC reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
84%
Member
Just purchased two new for the front of my Range P38. The car was originally running on Scorpion ST's but they are now no longer produced and the newer model Scorpions didn't look as good for the money. Paid £165 for two and thus far feel good. The weather and driving conditions have been hot (30 degrees) but so far so good. Well worth the money and feel more responsive than the Scorpions that have just been removed.

I will update more as I use these tires as I think they are a bargain for the money
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
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78%
Member
Good tire so far but they are a little noise on bumpy roads and I just had my first experience on Snow and Ice. Which they performed fairly well but did slip a few times and on Icey hills it doesn't do so well.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 613

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