Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31
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Good Grip - Noisy - Poor Wear
Purchased these tyres for 2012 Aurion in Nov 2014.Have just changed them as they are worn after 20,000klms.
They had plenty of grip - were a little noisy but really - 20K of wear till I had to change them is not even close to what you would need to get to warrant the cost.
I was happy to give them a go but won't be buying again.
Have moved to a much quieter tyre Michelin Primacy 3 ST - quietest tyre I have ever had.
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terrible wear rate
Have crossfire srt6. Put a set of 255/40/19 on the rear. These tyres lasted only 5400 kms. Yes just over 5 k. Took off when hardly any tread but worn right across. Stick well in the dry, average in the wet but tramline bad. Will never buy again. Not impressed at all. Wouldn't mind if I drove hard, but I mainly sit on the speed limit in cruise control'.
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You Get What You Pay For
I have VE Senator. Big, heavy and powerful.Fronts: 245/40/19
Rears: 275/35/19
I was convinced to buy the KU31's in replacement of the factory Bridgestone RE050 being told that they are just as good, and at half the price I was sold. I went to the tyre shop first thing in the morn and had them fitted.
In a straight line and under minimal acceleration, they are impressive: comfortable, quiet and grippy. But that is where it ends.
The sidewalls are so soft, as soon as the car gets set into a corner it feels like they are made of jel... Read more
ly, resulting in very poor steering response and removing any feeling of confidence in the drive. Nominal to hard acceleration felt lazy and braking performance was reduced. I was fed up with them buy the afternoon and took the car back to the tyre shop the next morning. Explaining my situation, the lads at the tyre shop happily agreed to give me a full refund. They even gave me a great price on a new set of RE050's. Excellent customer service by Tempe Tyres Sydney. Would highly recommend them. To conclude, it serves me right for being a cheap skate. You get what you paid for. Comfortable Ride Very soft sidewalls resulting in very poor handling
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Have to agree I put a set on my FPV 245 x 35 x 19 and within 8000km all have been replaced with another brand because the sidewalls failed. the tread face still has 75% left. not impressed and wont think about them again.