Kumho Tires
Ecsta MX
Class: Max Performance Summer (Dry)
Tread Depth: 9/32"
Tread Design: Directional
Tread Wear: 220
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
Load Index/Speed Rating: 91Y
Price: $136
Contact:www.kumhotires.com
Overall Ranking: 14th
WET
Slalom: 4.913sec
Skidpan: 0.688g
Lap Time: 34.364sec
Braking from 50mph: 114.0ft
DRY
Slalom: 4.240sec
Skidpan: 0.916g
Lap Time: 30.119sec
Braking from 50mph: 80.3ft
Over the years, Kumho has made a name for itself among enthusiasts. And while its major selling point is affordability, it still retains respectable performance. Last year the MX out-ranked major brands by finishing sixth but this year it placed last with poor wet performance.
Driver's Comments
DRY
Don: I like these. They're not as grippy as the Falken but did everything really well brakes, turn-in, precision, grip, confidence. You didn't need to over-drive them and the felt nice and consistent.
Will: I thought these tires had lots of grip but they gave up on the skidpad, although they were better in the slalom. High-speed stability and responsiveness were awesome.They were fun.
WET
Don: This is an average tire in the wet, with turn-in below average but braking was OK. They were fair in the slalom but you had to be gentle or they went over the edge instantaneously. They were good at modulating with the throttle through the skidpan, but you struggled to get grip under acceleration.
Will: There's not much between these and the Falkens - they had the same braking and mid-corner grip but not as good at getting the power down. They were average rather than special.