Tyre reviews Kumho Ecsta PS71. Page 2 940

Good tire for the price. It is controlled and quiet.

The question arose of choosing summer tires 235/55 r18.
From the factory, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT runflat tires were installed.
Kumho is softer than Dunlop, at the very beginning of the tire run-in, I didn't really like the behavior at speeds above 170 km/h.
However, after a while, the tires wore in after a thousand kilometers and overall became no worse than the Dunlop ones.
Now, from time to time, I drive on the M11 at a speed of 190-200 km/h with pleasure.
I didn't notice any special noise from the tires, I didn't see any drawbacks.
For its price (11,600 per wheel), it's a very good option.
P.s. I didn't drive on these tires on ice and snow, so it's not worth looking at the assessment of these categories.

Most democratic by price for this dimension. All small drawbacks during normal operation will be imperceptible.

After switching to 18-inch rims I looked for tyres 245/45 R18 100Y
After purchasing I was pleased with the look, beautiful
However, initially there was a slight whine, which disappeared after 50 km of break-in
"Holder" is excellent, very good grip with the road.
They also turned out to be quite soft.
I drove 220+ km/h without any questions, handling at high speeds
Very glad

Top tires

Anti-crisis variant - the cheapest of non-Chinese in my size.
Medium tyre, acoustically signals before a blowout. Dry braking distance is longer than desired.
Actual width of the tyre is already wider than, for example, Nokian in the same size.

I've driven about 20 thousand km, and I'd like to share my observations. The size is 275/45/20.

The tires have a good balance of price, quality, and characteristics. They are perfect for city driving and moderate highway cruising. They are not noisy, soft enough on the tread, but with a stiff sidewall. They hold their course very well, with above-average grip.

Now, about the drawbacks. Apparently, due to their width, they hydroplane very early. I experienced aquaplaning at speeds of 70 and 90 km/h, approximately. Both times, the car was pulled to the side on a curve in a shallow puddle in the lane. It's unpleasant. I drive very carefully on them in the rain.

The wear resistance is very disproportionate and unpredictable. Over the first summer, with a mileage of 12 thousand km, they barely wore out. Literally, minus 1 mm. I was very pleasantly surprised. But by the second summer, by July, the wear was almost complete. I drove 8 thousand km by July. Meanwhile, the wheel alignment and camber have been in perfect order all this time, and I maintain low tire pressure. However, I drive very actively and faster than the flow of traffic.

Due to the wide 10j rims, there is a slight "wander" and severe tracking. If there is a rut, you can only hold the steering wheel with both hands.

Conclusion: it's definitely worth buying if you're not too aggressive a driver, if you don't want to pay the price for top-tier tires, and if you don't want to switch to Chinese tires.

The tire was pleasantly surprising. It's soft enough for 225/55 19 at 2.5. On the highway, in the rain, and on dry roads, there are no complaints about handling. It confidently resists aquaplaning. Long high-speed driving at 120-140 km/h at a temperature of 40 degrees did not affect handling. Driving in the city is comfortable - small bumps, potholes, and joints are passed without complaints. I drove carefully on dirt roads, didn't get into deep mud, so I can't comment on its off-road capabilities. There are no complaints about noise levels. I gave it a 5 for wear resistance, but I really can't assess it yet due to the mileage.

I purchased these tires in March and I'm writing this review in July, the car is an Opel Astra H hatchback.
I'm very satisfied with the tires
- they brake perfectly, handle the road perfectly, simply ideal!!
- I drove in a heavy downpour, it was raining like from a bucket, I was driving on the highway at 120km/h, the tires handled the road perfectly, no aquaplaning, like on dry asphalt)
- they are noiseless, soft, and the wear is minimal after almost 5 months, I've driven 10,000 km
- for this price, it's just a gift
I highly recommend!!!

The cheapest of the decent and affordable ones. Bought before selling the car.