High performance tyres is a highly competitive market, as most consumers have their own personal and sometimes passionate preferences for one tyre over another. South Korean industrial conglomerate Kumho's latest offering in this market niche is their Ecsta range of ultra high performance tyres.
The Kumho Ecsta range of tyres combines high performance with innovative features to create a family of products that boasts both value and quality. Most of the range provides ultra high performance and smooth handling in all seasons, with a couple of the models giving competent snow traction.
The great array of choice is another excellent feature with the Kumho Ecsta series, catering to the different needs and wants of car owners. A virtual smorgasbord of rubber, one is able to find tires for sedans, sports car, European luxury tourers to SUV and pickups. With a few offering limited tread wear warranty and limited road hazard coverage, Kumho is definitely keeping a competitive edge with the other players on the market.
Kumho Ecsta series
The real standouts from the Kumho Ecsta range are definitely the Ecsta SPT and the Ecsta XS. The SPT is a great performer for sports car owners on a budget or the sedan driver who wants a sportier feel. It is designed with a silica tread compound for excellent handling in both wet and dry conditions; and features the company's state-of-the-art XRP Extended Run-Flat technology for long wear and safety.
While the SPT is the more practical choice, the XS, on the other hand is the glamour model of the pack. Combining great innovation with performance, one can even forgive its somewhat more limited handling in different driving conditions (it runs well in both wet and dry, but is not designed for the colder seasons). The tyre has the steering response and grip of a race-track compound and is also durable enough for street use. Perhaps the star feature of this tyre is the fact that it is legal to use the SPT in SCCA "ST" Class events; which means that technically one can drive a sports car on the race-track for a lapping day, and then drive the same car home without changing tyres.
The Kumho Ecsta series of tyres can be summed up as when value meets quality, high performance and innovation. And with such a huge choice within the range, I'm sure no matter what type of car a driver owns, he or she will definitely find a suitable selection.