Personal Review: Kumho Ecsta MX(KU15)

[Subzro]

Based on my other thread which asked for comments on Kumho KU31 and KU15.

And also to benefit those who are contemplating this model for next change.

 

I have finally scrubbed the rubbers enough. And would like to review this tyre against what I was using previously, Goodyear Eagle F1(Thai).

 

Overview:

 

Tyre aspect ratio: 205/45R16

Speed Rating: Y

Traction: AA

Temperature: A

Treadwear: 220

 

Pros:

 

Sidewall is stiffer

Sharper steering response(Due to the straight rib in the middle)

Good lateral and linear grip once warmed up

Commendable in the wet

 

Cons:

 

No rim protector

Ride is a little harsh(Maybe because of the side profile)

Compound is a little unsuitable on rough roads, potholes

 

From here, I can conclude that this tyre is a good run for its value. It does its job without much squealing and without much hesitation under spirited driving. Downside is that the treadwear is quite high but that is what I expected from an Ultra High Performance Tyre(Or Extreme Summer, claims Kumho USA). For those who demand comfort, this is not the tyre to ponder for your next tyre change.

 

Will update again the milespan reaches 10k.

 

Tread:

 

[Darkblue]

hmm...

 

Korean AD07

[Subzro]

AD07? I think the tread looks more like S.Drive though.. Maybe the large shoulder blocks make it resemble AD07..

 

http://shina.allforauto.ru/fotos/sdrive_b.jpg

[Auditt]

Hows the wet doing? Any idea the price for 215/45/17 ?

[Darkblue]

No la, I do not mean the thread design

 

Kumho made KU15 with intention to compete with the "dry-king"

 

eg.

AD07

RS2

 

Was intended to buy KU15, but ended up with KU31 because of price

[Subzro]

Wet grip?? Havent tried it out yet.. But when the road is damp, grip is there but I avoided pushing it harder..

 

Price wise, lets say I got mine for slightly above 120/pc..

Edited August 16, 2008 by Subzro

[Subzro]

Oh I see.. Pardon me.. Yeah, I guess this tyre was made to join the "League of Extraordinary Rubbers".. Hehehe..

[Boyboy]

wow.. that means it's cheaper than RS2

 

do u track? i'd like to know how this holds up for high temp use such as tracking

[Hamburger]

mi luv kumho

Edited August 17, 2008 by Hamburger

[Subzro]

Hankook RS2? I heard it's quite pricey and I don't track btw..

[Boyboy]

icic..

 

RS2 may pricey compared to the mid-range tyres. but it performs like a wet dream

 

however, it's more for trackies or mad drivers. comfort is somewhat compromised.

[Rtth84]

where to get kumho alotof shop dun have leh

[Sickscientist]

Hahaha.. Wet dream? So means it's sticky right? Ok, enough of such stuff.. Meaning it's on par with AD07? And comfort is no longer an option when choosing such tyres..

Edited August 19, 2008 by Sickscientist

[Comfy]

sicky

[Sickscientist]

Got his at Ubi.. Yap bros..

Edited August 19, 2008 by Sickscientist

[Sickscientist]

Eh, Mr Cartoonist! Long time no cartoon..

[Comfy]

ya lor.. where to do cartoon?? find place ley

[Mzrmazda3]

The threads looks similar to Yoko S-Drive which i'm using now except that S-Drive has rim protector