BMW E30 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71 (77) 86% 82% 81% 80% 72% 73%
Kumho Ecsta KU31 (165) 83% 75% 77% 76% 72% 74%

BMW E30 Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Kumho Ecsta PS71 given 81% (205-45-16)
Driving on track for 500 spirited miles
After being used to old Federal 595RSR track tires, these are most certainly not in the same ball-park for outright grip as more aggressive track-orientated tires. I will say, I have been immensely surprised at an initial outing at Cadwell Park, covering around 100 track miles.
The Kumho provides a surprising amount of grip for a regular street tire; which eventually breaks away predictably. You can feel the taller tread blocks moving around a little, but it adds to the fun enabling the car to move around a bit more than a track tire would perhaps let you.
The tires seemed to wear a minimal amount and were not overcome by heat or scorching as I had feared they would; running about 32psi.
Will be interested to see how they continue to wear and perform with a few more trackdays.
tire reviewed on 2025-07-21 12:44:43
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta KU31 given 87% (255-55-15-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
I really like these. They provide good levels of adhesion and
feedback and yet remain quiet and very comfortable. My car has slightly modified suspension and these tires really seem to suit the set-up.
I don't do track, but do occasionally drive spiritedly when it's safe to do so and I've always felt perfectly in control. Tire wear after 7K miles seems minimal so all in all a very acceptable tire
tire reviewed on 2012-11-22 11:59:22
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