Summer tire Updated November 2026

Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 review

Name: Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
Brand: Kumho

± 8

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 52% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 62 · 2,711 reviews analysed Road tests 56 · 8 tests

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Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among summer tires. In 8 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 2,711 owner reviews rate it 62 out of 100. 67% would buy it again.

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

62/100

From 2,711 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 67%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

56/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

By discipline: % of the best tire in each test.

Dry Braking

56%

Dry Handling

56%

Subj. Dry Handling

56%

Wet Braking

69%

Wet Handling

69%

Straight Aquaplaning

69%

Curved Aquaplaning

69%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

69%

Inside Noise level

72%

Rolling Resistance

91%

Wear

78%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2,711 owner reviews found online.

The Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 receives a generally positive consensus from everyday drivers who appreciate its low road noise, smooth ride comfort, and budget-friendly pricing. However, a minority of reviewers, particularly enthusiast or aggressive drivers, report concerning grip deficiencies in wet conditions and under heavy cornering.

Pros

Low road noise and quiet operation
Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Exceptional value for money and affordable pricing
Noticeable improvements in fuel efficiency
Decent tread longevity and wear resistance under normal driving conditions

Cons

Inconsistent wet weather traction and a tendency to slip on damp roundabouts
Softer sidewalls that can result in a vague or 'jelly-like' handling feel when pushed
Lacks confidence for spirited or aggressive driving styles
Occasional reports of premature cracking or rapid sidewall degradation

Worth knowing

Owners of smaller city cars and hatchbacks (such as the Toyota Fielder and Honda Jazz) find them adequate for daily commuting and shopping trips, though some noted weaker sidewalls when dealing with severe potholes.
Drivers of heavier or larger vehicles like the Nissan Qashqai reported feeling less secure during cornering, highlighting limitations in wet grip when paired with higher-profile utility vehicles.