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Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum

Price range:

$94.63 - $100.69

Summary: V speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire has a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty.

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Type: V-speed rated tires

About - Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum
The Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the Ecsta LX Platinum are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum

The Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the Ecsta LX Platinum are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About This Brand
This Korean tire maker started in 1960, and today it is one of the top 10 tire manufacturers in the world. Kumho offers a full array of car and light truck tires. There tires are noted for excellent value and good all-weather performance, based on our tests.

About This Brand

This Korean tire maker started in 1960, and today it is one of the top 10 tire manufacturers in the world. Kumho offers a full array of car and light truck tires. There tires are noted for excellent value and good all-weather performance, based on our tests.

Features & Specs - Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	V
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	60,000
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	600
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	A
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	215/60R16
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User Reviews - Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum

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By Minivan Speedster

from San Jose, CA

4.0

Summer YES!!! Winter NO!!!

12/30/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Great Summer Tire For 1yr

Noise

Value

Cons

Circus Performer In Winte

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

It is a great tire if you never see snow. It is a horrible tire if you got to where it might snow.<br /><br />The traction and handling is great for the first year. Then under acceleration the tire starts slipping at 50% of its life left.<br /><br />Would I buy this tire again? No, because I go skiing a few times a year, and it's no fun when you can't drive off a parking lot with a little snow on it.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Timbo

from Houston, TX

4.0

Good grand touring tire for Infiniti G35

4/16/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Noise

Value

Wet grip

Cons

Ride comfort

Tread life

Best Uses

Comment:

I am a brisk driver (2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT) and have now put 36,000 miles on a set of Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum 215/55-17 tires. Should get another 10-12,000 miles, so.....acceptable, but somewhat short of the 60K estimate. Very good dry and wet traction - no experience with snow lately in SE Texas. Good steering response, even wear, no problem with balancing. Road noise noticeably less than the previous Michelin Energy MXM4's, though noise has increased somewhat since ~25k miles, and certain stretches of new concrete interstate bring some whine - but still quieter than Michelins. Treadlife comparison: Kumho's 47K (est); Michelin Energy MXM4 35K; and OEM Goodyear Eagle Gs-D barely 30K.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Anonymous

from Pataskala, OH

4.0

Excellent value, so-so on ice and snow

11/12/2011

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Tread life

Value

Cons

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

This is my second set of Kumho Ecsta LX Platinums on a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The first set had excellent tread life. A very good value overall, but with somewhat disappointing winter traction (compared to normal S- or T-rated tires).

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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