The Ecsta XS KU36 is a 2009 novelty from one of the most famous manufacturers of sports car tires - the Korean Kumho factory. The most advanced technologies borrowed from companies that produce racing tires for the Formula 3 class provide all tires in this line with unparalleled comfort and safety during high-speed driving. That's why Kumho tires have proven themselves to be one of the best on the market for Ultra High Performance (high-class representative and sports cars) over the past fifty years.

This model is a summer tire for sports cars in the "Extreme performance" series. It, like all tires in the line, was tested on racing tracks, where it showed excellent traction, handling (especially on turns, which is important for aggressive driving styles), and stability.

The design of this tire was developed specifically for racing conditions SCCA (Sport Car Club of America). The tread pattern has a non-directional character, ensuring traction and directional stability. The rounded drainage grooves guarantee high-quality traction when cornering. The Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 handles the load on the shoulder areas of the tread perfectly. This is achieved because more attention was paid to these areas during the development of the tire for better traction. The shoulder areas are intentionally expanded for more complete contact with the road surface, allowing for confidence in the tire's stability at high speeds. Additionally, the rigid ring-shaped central rib helps maintain directional stability and excellent response to driver commands.

The tire structure also includes a double steel belt with nylon inserts, which improves the tire's handling and, again, contributes to its stability during high-speed driving.

The ECSTA logo is present on the central rib of the tire. Firstly, it gives the tire a stylish look, and secondly, it informs that the same technology used for racing tires was applied during the production of this tire.

All these characteristics guarantee excellent movement on dry roads. But what about wet roads? In case you need to drive on a wet, post-rain track, the special rubber compound in the tread will help the Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 tire grip the surface. It contains numerous synthetic additives that improve traction in difficult conditions.

Secondly, the tire has an effective water drainage system: in addition to numerous side lamellas that increase traction, two ring-shaped deep grooves are located in the central zone, which qualitatively remove moisture from the contact patch with the road and prevent aquaplaning.

In general, the Kumho company has once again pleased fans of fast driving with a high-quality tire that provides a high level of comfort and safety.

Distinctive features of the Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 tire

- The Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 is a summer tire for high-class representative and sports cars with a speed index of W, meaning the tire can reach speeds of up to 270 km/h.
- The tire was developed using technologies from racing tire production, as evidenced by the stylish inscription on the central rib of the tire.
- The tread compound includes a unique rubber composition with various synthetic additives, guaranteeing high-quality traction on wet roads.
- High acoustic comfort due to the tread pattern, which has a non-directional asymmetric character.
- The rounded drainage grooves guarantee high-quality traction when cornering.
- The expanded shoulder areas of the tire increase the contact patch and, as a result, guarantee directional stability during fast driving.
- The tire structure includes a double steel belt with a nylon layer, which improves the tire's handling and durability.
- The effective water drainage system, organized by the lamella system and two ring-shaped central grooves, guarantees the absence of aquaplaning on a wet track.