Performance Rating

Numeric ratings reflect how a tire compares against other Kumho tires of similar type. A rating of 10 indicates
that the tire is designed to perform extremely well under those conditions. A rating less than 4 or N/A (not
applicable) indicates that the tire is not designed to excel in that area.

DRY

DRY

WET

WET

OFF ROAD

OFF ROAD

WEAR

WEAR

COMFORT

COMFORT

DESCRIPTION

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for passenger vehicles, including sedans and sports cars. Released in 2016, this tire offers excellent wet and dry grip, making it suitable for high-speed driving and providing a sporty driving experience. It has been an original equipment (OE) tire for several vehicle models, including the Skoda Octavia Mk4 A8, Kia vehicles, Hyundai Grandeur VI (IG) Facelift, and Haval models. ### Features & Benefits

  • **Improved Tread Pattern:** The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern that enhances wet and dry grip, reducing braking distances and resisting aquaplaning. This design contributes to the tire's ability to evacuate water effectively, maintaining traction in wet conditions.
  • **Strong Performance in Wet Conditions:** The optimized tread blocks and high-tech tread compound, including butadiene-styrene polymerization rubber, improve the tire's wet braking performance and handling response, with reported improvements of 8% and 10%, respectively.
  • **Increased Stability at High Speeds:** The tire offers excellent stability at high speeds, making it a reliable choice for sports and high-performance vehicles.
  • **Low Noise and Comfort:** Despite its performance capabilities, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 ensures a smooth and comfortable ride with minimal cabin noise, thanks to its carefully designed tread pattern and materials.
  • **Run-Flat and SUV Variants:** The tire also comes in run-flat models (Kumho Ecsta PS71 XRP) and SUV variants (Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV), catering to a broader range of vehicle types and needs.
  • Audi A4
  • BMW 3 Series
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Lexus IS
  • Hyundai Sonata
  • Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.*

TYPE & SIZE

Tire Model
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Type
Passenger
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
16/ 17/ 18/ 19/ 20/ 21/ 22
Width
205/ 215/ 225/ 235/ 245/ 255/ 265/ 275/ 285/ 295
Aspect Ratio
45/ 60/ 40/ 50/ 55/ 65/ 35/ 30

SIZE & TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Summer

Group Description Tire Width Aspect Ratio Rim Diameter Load Index Speed Symbol
metric 205/45 R16 87W XL 205 45 16 87 W
metric 205/60 R16 92V 205 60 16 92 V
metric 205/60 R16 96V XL 205 60 16 96 V
metric 205/40 R17 84Y XL 205 40 17 84 Y
metric 205/45 R17 88Y XL 205 45 17 88 Y
metric 205/50 R17 93Y 205 50 17 93 Y
metric 205/50 R17 93Y XL 205 50 17 93 Y
metric 205/55 R17 91W 205 55 17 91 W
metric 205/55 R17 95W XL 205 55 17 95 W
metric 215/40 R17 87Y XL 215 40 17 87 Y
metric 215/45 R17 91Y XL 215 45 17 91 Y
metric 215/50 R17 95W XL 215 50 17 95 W
metric 215/55 R17 94W 215 55 17 94 W
metric 225/45 R17 91W 225 45 17 91 W
metric 225/45 R17 91Y 225 45 17 91 Y
metric 225/45 R17 94Y XL 225 45 17 94 Y
metric 225/50 R17 98W XL 225 50 17 98 W
metric 225/50 R17 98Y XL 225 50 17 98 Y
metric 225/55 R17 97Y 225 55 17 97 Y
metric 225/55 R17 101W XL 225 55 17 101 W
metric 235/45 R17 94Y 235 45 17 94 Y
metric 235/45 R17 94Y 235 45 17 94 Y
metric 235/45 R17 97Y XL 235 45 17 97 Y
metric 235/65 R17 108V XL 235 65 17 108 V
metric 245/40 R17 95Y XL 245 40 17 95 Y
metric 245/45 R17 99Y XL 245 45 17 99 Y
metric 255/40 R17 94Y 255 40 17 94 Y
metric 215/40 R18 89Y XL 215 40 18 89 Y
metric 215/45 R18 93Y XL 215 45 18 93 Y
metric 215/55 R18 99V XL 215 55 18 99 V
metric 225/35 R18 87Y XL 225 35 18 87 Y
metric 225/40 R18 92Y XL 225 40 18 92 Y
metric 225/45 R18 95Y XL 225 45 18 95 Y
metric 235/40 R18 95Y XL 235 40 18 95 Y
metric 235/45 R18 98Y XL 235 45 18 98 Y
metric 235/50 R18 101Y XL 235 50 18 101 Y
metric 245/35 R18 92Y XL 245 35 18 92 Y
metric 245/40 R18 97Y XL 245 40 18 97 Y
metric 245/45 R18 100Y XL 245 45 18 100 Y
metric 245/50 R18 100Y 245 50 18 100 Y
metric 255/35 R18 94Y XL 255 35 18 94 Y
metric 255/40 R18 99Y XL 255 40 18 99 Y
metric 255/45 R18 103Y XL 255 45 18 103 Y
metric 255/55 R18 109Y XL 255 55 18 109 Y
metric 265/35 R18 97Y XL 265 35 18 97 Y
metric 265/40 R18 101Y XL 265 40 18 101 Y
metric 275/45 R18 103Y 275 45 18 103 Y
metric 285/35 R18 101Y XL 285 35 18 101 Y
metric 225/35 R19 88Y XL 225 35 19 88 Y
metric 225/40 R19 93Y XL 225 40 19 93 Y
metric 225/45 R19 96Y 225 45 19 96 Y
metric 225/45 R19 96Y XL 225 45 19 96 Y
metric 235/35 R19 91Y XL 235 35 19 91 Y
metric 235/40 R19 96Y XL 235 40 19 96 Y
metric 235/55 R19 101Y 235 55 19 101 Y
metric 235/55 R19 105V XL 235 55 19 105 V
metric 245/30 R19 89Y XL 245 30 19 89 Y
metric 245/35 R19 93Y XL 245 35 19 93 Y
metric 245/40 R19 98Y XL 245 40 19 98 Y
metric 245/45 R19 98W 245 45 19 98 W
metric 245/45 R19 102Y XL 245 45 19 102 Y
metric 255/35 R19 96Y XL 255 35 19 96 Y
metric 255/40 R19 100Y XL 255 40 19 100 Y
metric 255/50 R19 107Y XL 255 50 19 107 Y
metric 265/30 R19 93Y XL 265 30 19 93 Y
metric 265/35 R19 98Y XL 265 35 19 98 Y
metric 275/30 R19 96Y XL 275 30 19 96 Y
metric 275/35 R19 100Y XL 275 35 19 100 Y
metric 275/40 R19 105W XL 275 40 19 105 W
metric 275/40 R19 105Y XL 275 40 19 105 Y
metric 295/30 R19 100Y XL 295 30 19 100 Y
metric 295/35 R19 104Y XL 295 35 19 104 Y
metric 225/35 R20 90Y XL 225 35 20 90 Y
metric 235/30 R20 88Y XL 235 30 20 88 Y
metric 235/45 R20 100W XL 235 45 20 100 W
metric 245/30 R20 90Y XL 245 30 20 90 Y
metric 245/35 R20 95Y XL 245 35 20 95 Y
metric 245/40 R20 99Y XL 245 40 20 99 Y
metric 255/30 R20 92Y XL 255 30 20 92 Y
metric 255/35 R20 97Y XL 255 35 20 97 Y
metric 275/30 R20 97Y XL 275 30 20 97 Y
metric 275/35 R20 102Y XL 275 35 20 102 Y
metric 275/40 R20 106Y XL 275 40 20 106 Y
metric 285/45 R20 112Y XL 285 45 20 112 Y
metric 265/40 R21 105Y XL 265 40 21 105 Y
metric 275/40 R21 107Y XL 275 40 21 107 Y
metric 285/40 R21 109Y XL 285 40 21 109 Y
metric 285/35 R22 106Y XL 285 35 22 106 Y