Kumho Ecsta KH11 review
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Kumho Ecsta KH11 has a Relative Score of 56 out of 100 among summer tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 49 out of 100. 62% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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.
By owner reviews
49/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Ecsta KH11 receives a polarized mix of reviews, ranging from exceptional longevity and value to severe disappointment in grip and structural rigidity. While some drivers report impressive mileage and reliable handling on long-distance or daily commutes, others criticize its wet traction, rapid wear, and dangerously soft sidewalls.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and longevity with proper maintenance
- Balanced performance in both wet and dry conditions for select users
- Attractive cost compared to premium competitors like Pirelli and Michelin
- Good fuel economy and comfort over long-distance driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to poor handling stability and a rolling sensation
- Inconsistent or disappointing grip, particularly in wet weather
- Rapid and unexpected tread wear reported by some users
- Loss of driver confidence and vehicle stability, especially on performance cars
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavier or performance-oriented vehicles, such as a Porsche, noted that the soft sidewalls severely compromised handling confidence.
- Owners of heavier executive sedans like the BMW E38 740i experienced high mileage and favorable cost-to-performance ratios during long-distance daily commutes.
Kumho Ecsta KH11 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8.9/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | D in 67% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 70–71 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 155/60 R15 | Amazon |
| 175/55 R15 | Amazon |
| 215/55 R18 | Amazon |
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