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Kumho Ecsta PA31 Tire Review
High Performance All Season Tire
The Kumho Ecsta PA31 is a high performance all season tire designed for dry, wet, and light snow traction.
This tire is made to blend all season performance with a long treadlife typically not found in high performance tires such as this. Kumho backs up this claim with a 6 year / 50,000 mile warranty.
If you click on the image to the left you can see the directional tread pattern on this tire in more detail. The Ecsta PA31 was specially designed and contains proprietary tread compounds to give ultimate grip, no matter what kind of road conditions you throw at it. The widest grooves in the tire channel out water for traction when the rain really starts pouring, and the smallest of grooves (sipes) give traction on snow and ice. This tire is geared towards sports cars and sedans that are looking for all season traction without having to swap out tires when the seasons change. As you can see this is a low profile tire designed for traction and performance over a smooth and comfortable ride. Tested: The Ecsta PA31 provided excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions even when driven aggressively on the track. Steering response when driving and back and forth between cones was excellent and the tires inspired confidence even when driven at the limit. Normally a low profile tire will not provide a comfortable ride, but that was not the case with this tire. Even when going over bumps and potholes the tires provided a fairly smooth and comfortable feel to them. Generally an all season tire will make some noise on the highway because of the numerous grooves and sipes on the tire, but that was not the case with the Ecsta PA31.
Conclusion:
The Kumho Ecsta PA 31 is a great tire if you are looking for all season traction, long tread life, and high performance handling from your tires. As always, if you drive in the snow for most of the winter go with a dedicated snow tire and swap them out for summer tires when the seasons change. Otherwise go with tire like the Ecsta PA31 and you will be a happy camper. Prices range from about $70 to $120 per tire depending on size, which is an amazing value for this tire. As previously mentioned it does come with a fantastic warranty as well: 6 year / 50,000 miles. |
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The people at Tire Rack conducted a test which compares the Kumho Ecsta PA31 to the following tires:
Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
Sumitomo HTR A/S P01
Yokohama Avid Envigor
The people at Tire Rack conducted a test which compares the Kumho Ecsta PA31 to the following tires:
Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
Sumitomo HTR A/S P01
Yokohama Avid Envigor
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All Season Performance Tires
Excellent response and handling in wet and dry conditions, as well as light snow.
Excellent response and handling in wet and dry conditions, as well as light snow.
Performance Summer Tires
Low profile tires provide great handling and traction for both dry and wet conditions
Low profile tires provide great handling and traction for both dry and wet conditions
