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Kumho V70a

Trackday and Competition Summer

Replaced by the Ecsta V370

The Kumho V70a is a track-focused summer tire with excellent dry grip and surprisingly good wet grip for a semi-slick. It works best with some heat in it, while wear and standing water can be concerns.

The quick answer

Owners say 81% from 21 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P5 of 6 · 2013 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Excellent dry grip Good wet and damp grip for a semi-slick Wear can be rapid under hard use Needs heat for best grip Summarised from owner reviews

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 May 2026.

  • 21owner reviews
  • 353,592miles driven
  • 1professional tests
Kumho V70a 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Kumho V70a

8.1/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 21 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews21 owner reviews · rated 81% 83% 58%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 42%
Combined 66% 8.1

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 58% of this score. The other 42% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2013 2013 Auto Bild Track Day Semi Slick Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P5 / 6 Placing only
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YearTestResultAward
20132013 Auto Bild Track Day Semi Slick Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P5 / 6
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Size Range

215Width40Profile17Rim

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

50UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature7/32"Tread depth (new)

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/40 R17215/45 R17195/50 R15295/45 R18265/35 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Kumho V70a?
Across 21 owner ratings the Kumho V70a averages 81%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 94% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho V70a?
Owners rate the Kumho V70a 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 17 reviews.
How well do the Kumho V70a wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho V70a 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 17 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,445 miles.
Would owners buy the Kumho V70a again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Kumho V70a again, based on the 21 owner reviews that answered the question. 67% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Kumho V70a's dry grip?
Of the 15 owner reviews analyzed for the Kumho V70a, 15 mention dry grip: 15 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "the dry ground is incredibly good". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Kumho V70a's wet grip?
Of the 15 owner reviews analyzed for the Kumho V70a, 11 mention wet grip: 10 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "wet and dry performance is amazingly good". Read those reviews
Has the Kumho V70a been replaced?
The Kumho V70a has been replaced by the Kumho Ecsta V370.
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Kumho V70a Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 17 reviews

Drivers report the Kumho V70a delivers standout track-focused performance, with consistently excellent dry grip and strong stability once warmed up, and many also praising surprising wet/damp traction for a semi-slick. Reviewers frequently describe high confidence, quick heat-up, and strong value versus rivals like the Toyo R888. A smaller but recurring downside is rapid wear-especially in softer compounds or hard track use-plus reduced grip when cold and some limitations in standing water typical of this tire type.

What owners mention most counted across 15 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 21 ratings

  • Owner score 81%
  • Dry Grip 99%
  • Road Feedback 88%
  • Handling 86%
  • Wet Grip 78%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Wear 55%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 76%

“Fitted a set of soft compound v70a's and they have performed really well during motorkhana events. Plenty of grip and stiff side walls for stability. Haven't tried them on track in the wet but have been using them as a...”

  • Fiat 500 Abarth
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 909 found this helpful
Most critical 60%

“Good once you have heat in them, you can really nail it in the dry (K60) med compound. I bought some old tires (5 years but still had preserver on) and I think they're probably better younger. I had no grip in the wet...”

  • Honda Civic Type R
  • 600 miles
Read full review → 608 found this helpful
Longest term 89%

“I used the product in MiTo. the dry ground is incredibly good. It is also possible to use it in normal city. it feels safe in the rainy weather. I did not expect so good. I will definitely buy it again. I wish you a...”

  • Alfa Romeo MiTo
  • 150,000 miles
Read full review → 575 found this helpful

All 17 Kumho V70a reviews

Score spread across 17 written reviews
79%
Member
Initial Impressions
Dry grip excellent.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 49
76%
Member
Fitted a set of soft compound v70a's and they have performed really well during motorkhana events. Plenty of grip and stiff side walls for stability. Haven't tried them on track in the wet but have been using them as a daily and have had no issues on rainy days. My only concern would be how quick they wear but that is to be expected for soft compounds. Also cheaper than most of it's contenders.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 909
73%
Member
Good track tires sticks good when tyers cold,
On sporting track days with only one lap time per car.
Much better after two lap track times and by lap 4 and 5 last lap Very good.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 828

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96%
Member
the first time after a long time. I was very pleased. strongly suggesting friends who are thinking. wet and dry performance is amazingly good. I took it to the street and the runway. and I use it from both sides. I will definitely take it again. road holding and reactions after tire heating are absolutely necessary.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 586
96%
Member
Amazing slick tire. Dry anda wet very good. My Favorite slick tire. Ring , curcit and street...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 625
94%
Member
Best slick tire. Cash and performans. Dry grip very very very nice. Rainy? Amazing :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 624
89%
Member

I used the product in MiTo. the dry ground is incredibly good. It is also possible to use it in normal city. it feels safe in the rainy weather. I did not expect so good. I will definitely buy it again. I wish you a good day.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 575
77%
Member
Hello. I would like to comment between the two as someone who used toyo earlier. Toyo is also a very good quality tire. I was very pleased. gives incredibly beautiful results on dry ground. I also used the toyo tire MiTo. I can say that for kumho. medium point tjet model. and I chose this tire to use it daily. The result is excellent. The tire is incredibly grasping the way of heat. very good on wet ground. I am very surprised by this performance. Suggest to friends who think.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 610
60%
Member
Good once you have heat in them, you can really nail it in the dry (K60) med compound. I bought some old tires (5 years but still had preserver on) and I think they're probably better younger. I had no grip in the wet until they were warm (on the rear they were useless but ok on the front/FF car).
There's not as much tread as r888 or 595 federals which means driving home on illegal tires if you don't watch the wear.
They were so stiff to get on, now my mate won't change my tires any more!! The sidewalls are mega strong.
Easy to spin in the dry if you have them on the rear and they are cold also, beware.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 608
73%
Member
Awsome trackday tire
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 628
81%
Member
  • MINI JCW GP2
  • 225/45 R17 W
  • 7,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Great tires, fantastic grip on my 2013 (MINI) John Cooper Works GP2
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 607
77%
Member
  • BMW M3
  • 235/40 R17
  • 100 miles
  • Track
  • Spirited
Great dry grip/track tires. They do wear very quick though, I killed a brand new set in my M3 track car in a day. Great fun but very expensive day.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 565
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