The Kumho company, over its more than fifty-year history, has long established itself as one of the most successful firms in the production of tires for high-speed vehicles. In their creation, the company's developers use the latest technologies, relying on the experience of manufacturers of racing tires. This tire is no exception. The Ecsta KH11 is designed specifically for high-speed vehicles and will delight fans of aggressive summer driving.
In October 2004, this tire was noted by one of the most influential automotive magazines, "Auto Express". According to the results of the test, it outstripped other giants such as Michelin, Good Year, Bridgestone, Pirelli, and others. What distinguishes this tire from others?
Firstly, the unique composition of the tread, which, in addition to the original rubber mixture and silica, includes silicon, providing excellent traction - both with dry and wet surfaces.
Secondly, it is worth saying a few words about the structure of the Kumho Ecsta KH11 tire. Its carcass includes a seamless nylon breaker, which is usually intended for ultra-high-class tires. To improve the upper part of the sidewall, the ESCOT technology was applied. Its use made it possible to eliminate vibration from contact with the road surface at high speed. Thus, the dynamics of the tire were improved.
Thirdly, the design of the tread pattern has a non-directional character, which further enhances the traction characteristics and provides high directional stability. Constant contact with the road surface is carried out due to the rigid central rib. This gives the movement stability and guarantees high manageability, which is extremely important when driving fast. In addition, the presence of a rigid central rib, combined with the optimal shape of the tread blocks, reduces the noise level while driving.
Another positive feature of this tire is the efficient removal of water from the contact patch with the road surface. This is achieved through a system of three wide channels. The removal of water makes it possible to cope with the possible occurrence of aquaplaning on a wet road and improves the handling. This tire also has lateral grooves that remove water from the tread during maneuvers, so the risk of skidding is reduced to zero. They are also helped by special grooves on the inner part of the shoulder area of the tire.
Well, finally, the thoughtfully designed design contributes to good cushioning of the tire.
Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that clear traction with any summer road, high-speed and low-noise characteristics, clear response to the driver's commands even at the highest speed - all this is about the Kumho Ecsta KH11.
Distinctive features of the Kumho Ecsta KH11 tire
- Kumho Ecsta KH11 - summer tire for high-speed vehicles with a speed index of V, i.e. the tire can reach a speed of up to 240 km/h.
- The best tire for high-speed vehicles in 2004 according to the "Auto Express" magazine.
- The unique composition of the tread includes silica, which provides stability when driving fast on a wet track, as well as silicon, which provides high-quality traction with any surface.
- When developing the tire design, technologies are used that are applied for the production of racing tires. In particular, the ESCOT technology, which provides greater safety when driving, eliminating vibration from contact with the track at high speed.
- The design of the tread pattern is non-directional.
- The rigid central rib provides directional stability.
- Efficient water drainage, which is achieved through a system of three grooves, reduces the risk of aquaplaning to zero.
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