Kumho Ecsta

The Kumho Ecsta HS51 tyres came factory-fitted on my car (Kia Seltos), and unfortunately they’ve been the biggest downside of the ownership experience. The road noise is excessive — especially on coarse Australian roads — and there’s a constant droning sound at higher speeds that makes the cabin feel much less refined than it should. Grip is fine… Read more

for everyday driving, but comfort matters too, and these tyres genuinely ruin the driving experience for me because of how loud they are. I expected better from a factory-fitted tyre and wouldn’t choose them again once replacement time comes.

Quiet, comfortable and grippy. I can't comment on longevity after 3 weeks.

This is my second time using mobile tyre shop , price is very good , technician arrived on time ,job done in approx 45 minutes , excellent service highly recommend. Show details

Love these Tyres. Pretty much underated by most people but I have had Kumho tyres before and they are so much better on grip and ride quality than the Pirelli tyres previously. Show details

Good Tyre, not suited for MBs – Front factory Contis 5 runflat needed changing at 43k. I must admit, this factory's, on a 2018 MB W205 factory lowered, is quite good in sporty dry/wet handling, centering and tracking directionability. It is noisy on course road but that is unavoidable, on normal roads is OK. Can hear it but just turn up the music. W205 is not a particularly… Read more

quiet car anyway. Lasted 43Ks with some spirited driving is good. A big thumbs up, it had an excellent high rim protection. It is also MUCHO $$$$$$ to replace.

So after a month of research, settled on Kumho Ecsta PS71, I know, cheapskate! I have used Momo's on a 2011 W204 and that was an EXcellent tyre. BUT StGeorge don't bring them in the W205 sizes, 225/40/19. I regretted the going the Kumho way. Giving it 2 weeks sububurn and city driving, replaced it with Pirelli Dragon Sport. This review will be comparing it to factory Continentals and the Pirelli's.

Pros Softer sidewall - A little more compliance to NSW BAD road surface. Grip - good in dry, mundane driving, not overly slow but not that spirited, see Cons

Cons Direction tracking - Straight ahead tends to wander. I correct the wandering but then it goes the other way. Tho not as bad as going from side to side BUT like playing driving simulator with a steering wheel. Any correction made results in the opposite direction, so constantly making micro steering corrections. Cornering - Does not like to take a curve or corner. It under-steers and it needs to be steered and make micro adjustments mid corner. If it hits a an uneven surface, it will not hold its course. Rim protection - none whatsoever

Suburban driving - OK. Toll/Freeway speeds - needs constant micro straight ahead corrections. Sweeping curves, feels like fighting with the car. Country road - not confident on uneven / undulated surfaces and on sweeping corners. May be due to the softer sidewalls, car tends to micro-sway.

This review is not as bad as it sounds. I am a little bit more sensitive to the little drivability issues.

300k's and 2 weeks later, decided to swap out for Pirelli Dragon Sport based on research from this website and others. Initial drive, 50kays or so around suburb and short 100km/h sprint - Pirelli's sooooo much better. Much more stable and tracking is as good as factories. No more micro correction. Sweeping corners, back to normal. Noise - slightly less compared to Contis.

Better than low end Pirellis of the same spec – The car is a 400hp 1650kg car, and it came with low end Pirellis' all round, and Im regularly a spirited driver so Im testing the limit of grip regularly. 245/35R19 I thought Id try these Kumhos on the rears based on reviews and price being lower than the Pirelli. After trying them I ended up changing to the KU39 on the fronts also, I was… Read more

impressed to find better dry grip, better wet grip and great progressive loss of traction that Id never had with any tyres ive driven on before,

To explain that in different words, with 400hp its easy to lose traction in first gear and even sometimes 2nd gear these tyres gave more feedback to get a feel for when they might lose traction so its easier to avoid a real spill while driving the wheels off it, oops I mean spirited driving.

So in summary I got better grip all round and saved money compared to the Pirellis they replaced, noise level is average, I cant vouch for the fuel economy as I didnt keep track it on the previous tyres, and not clear on how many km you get out of them because spirited driving.

Second generation Kumho ECSTA 4X II (KU22) - best tyres ever bought! – I bought the second generation ECSTA 4x II for my BA Falcon and they are by far the best tyres I have ever used. Note, these are the updated version of the original ECSTA 4x. Kumho website stated that the second generation ECSTA 4x II has a much improved tread life than the original ECSTA 4x as well as better wet handling. Spot on. I have… Read more

traveled 25,000 kms to date with minimal wear. Car is driven aggressively and weighs 1.7 tonnes, so this is a amazing result compared to the many other brands I have tried over the past many years.

Over the years I have tried many different brands, including other Korean, Taiwanese, Japanese and even "premium European" (made in China) brands. The Kumhos are perfect even in the wet (anyone who has driven a Falcon knows how important rear-wheel traction is in the wet, especially on corners and roundabouts). They drive very smooth, are quiet on the freeway, grip very well in sharp corners and have amazing braking in dry and wet conditions... And they are much cheaper than the "premium European" brands too.

Can't fault them.

Great experience getting new tyres fitted on my Tesla. The team was professional, efficient, and knew exactly what was needed. The car now drives smoother with better handling and less road noise. Highly recommend their service. Show details

Very helpful staff and wheel works like clockwork and accurately precise; Was even given advice on how to find other wheels that are needed but not as easy to supply.

I was a bit skeptical first so I called them before making a payment. Talked to a very helpful specialist on the phone, guided me through picking the right tyres and confirmed my order. Fitting was no hassle specially during my busy day. All in all, very happy! Doubt I’ll ever bother to go to a shop! The only downside is that you still have to do your own alignment.

No noise, however there is extreme shuddering at 80km/h and above - which did not occur with the previous tyres. This might be due to the installer not balancing the tyres correctly, but I won't know for certain until I get them properly checked. Had I known that Kumho was no longer a reliable Korean brand, but instead had been sold to a Chinese company, I would not have purchased these tyres.

315/35 r21, completely worn out after 4k, never by them again Show details

Ok handling – These came standard on my Seltos. Always kept in alignment and the correct pressure. They have worn very evenly and handle everything well enough. Can be a bit noisy on some road surfaces. Treadwear is the only let down. Have done 28,000 ks and id say they'll be done by 30,000. Average wear for a cheap tyre. I'll try another brand with a better treadwear rating as these have a relatively low rating. Show details

Perfect and professional service. On time delivery, neatly done the job, and seamless communication. These guys are amazing. Not to mention no one can beat their prices. Highly recommended Thanks a lot

The tyre, replaced as an emergency fix for a puncture, has held itself well over the last 1500kms. No additional noise over the other 3 tyres that are a different make. Handles just as well and is apparently for "EV" applications (has a foam liner to reduce road noise). Doesn't slip on gravel, mud or icy snow when driven within reasonable limits.… Read more

No issue with steering alignment and currently even wear, but at 1500kms, not long enough to form a solid longevity opinion.

Having the new tyres fitted at home by MTS was excellent. It is my first experience and I will continue to use them in the future. The Kumho Ecsta PA51 tyres feel great. No issues in the wet and much quieter than the Continental tyres they replaced.

yes great quick service easy to deal with easy to work with Show details

Great service. Excellent communication throughout the process. Highly recommend. They see a variety of tyres and choice options in pricing

Great tyres and a great price too! Previously had Yokohamas, but these are on par.

Great Tyres and feel great when travelling around Corners - I do a lot of Country driving and they hold the road very well Show details

Top notch tyres look great and wonderful grip. Installation provider did a great job on site

Reliable tyre specially on rainy days – This is my first time to use this brand, and they don’t fail my trust the grip was exceptional, and I feel the thickness of the tread even though it is a low profile kind of tyre.

they feel great, and its not even on a EV vehicle.