Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these?

Goochie · 28-03-2006, 13:25

I've got Mytyres.co.uk loaded in another IE window, poised to buy 4 "Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31" tyres for the Octavia.

At £50 a corner they're not too expensive if I sell the Octavia yet they seem well reviewed if I keep it. Only other alternative is the Toyo T1R's that people here like but it would seem they wear faster and cost more - but have more grip (due to being softer)

So, if anyone has anything to say about Kumho tyres please shout now.

EddyH · 28-03-2006, 13:31

The T1-R's have lasted ages on the Ibiza, much better than reports I'd heard on the T1-S.

Josh changed from the Kumho's to the T1-R's he said grip was significantly better and he's also found the wear rate to be very good.

BTW what size are you going for?

Goochie · 28-03-2006, 13:32

205/55/16 is the size I'm going for.

What are the Toyos like for road noise?

***ncarring*** · 28-03-2006, 13:32

Used to have Kumhos on my old Octavia - just put some Falkens on the new one and the Kumhos were better. Mine were the Ecsta 412s though.

devonutopia · 28-03-2006, 13:33

I hear they're a pretty good budget tyre.

But not as good as some budget tyres for perhaps a tenner of £15 more? (i.e Toyo's) (If SWMBO is likely to be driving it in the future, perhaps serious grip is not so much of a concern, and those Kumhos will be pretty decent

)

EddyH · 28-03-2006, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

205/55/16 is the size I'm going for.

What are the Toyos like for road noise?

Noiser than F1's but no worse than the Bridgestones that were on the Ibiza when we got it.

For the sake of an extra £5.70 a tyre I'd go for the T1-R's.

EddyH · 28-03-2006, 13:39

BTW T1-R's are cheaper at blackcircles than mytyres.

Edit: ..........but they charge for delivery so work out more.

shorty · 28-03-2006, 13:49

got kuhmo KU31 on front of my fabia 7k miles ago. Seem to be wearing quicker than the michelins primacys I had but grip is much better. Can't say I've noticed any noise level difference.

Think I'm going to give the T1-R's a go when these wear out as they're only a little bit more expensive.

***ColinD*** · 28-03-2006, 15:37

Run them on the BM...

RWD...put it this way they allowed the BM to keep up with an integra R round Anglesey that was on nero's so for me they were worth our money, did very well considering.

Wayne Kerr · 28-03-2006, 19:45

I've had Kumho's for ages on my 2.9 4x4 Ford.
I recon there the "dogs" for the money,,,, so much so ,,,, there on the rear of the 4x4 Octy now!
Check it out on the Tyre Calculator, I went for 225/50/16's

Don't worry about noise, the Blueflame rules supreme.

ChrisRs · 28-03-2006, 19:48

Superb value for money. A great all round tyre

piv34uk · 28-03-2006, 21:19

Phil.. i have the old 712`s on mine (225/40/18) grip not as good as F1`s... but i quote there sales pitch:
"The ecsta ku31 is Kumhos new for 2005 ultra high performance tyre most come with extra load capacity, the ku31 combines the finest race derived tyre technology with innovations in road tyre design.....patented rotational wear indicators....protection against water turbulence through longitudal grooves...even wear profile helps suppress noise as the tread reduces...asymmetric grooves for high speed stability...slashed lateral grooves increase water evacuation...silica based compound ensures maximum wet performance"....blah blah blah
For the price there good, but if you want the best go F1 or Nero`s

Phil

spinndrift · 29-03-2006, 22:01

Got them on the fabia after a few sets of P- Zero Neros.

Dry grip is good and if you can live with the understeer in the wet they're a decent tyre although I've not used Toyos.

I used the Khumos on a scatter rally in the snow any they scared the **** out of me.

Goochie · 29-03-2006, 22:05

Well I've ordered them - 4 tyres for £181 and a local place that looks afetr the company vehicles will fit them for £5 per wheel.

Once I've had them for a while I'll write a review.

28-03-2006, 13:25	#1
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? I've got Mytyres.co.uk loaded in another IE window, poised to buy 4 "Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31" tyres for the Octavia. At £50 a corner they're not too expensive if I sell the Octavia yet they seem well reviewed if I keep it. Only other alternative is the Toyo T1R's that people here like but it would seem they wear faster and cost more - but have more grip (due to being softer) So, if anyone has anything to say about Kumho tyres please shout now.

28-03-2006, 13:31	#2
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? The T1-R's have lasted ages on the Ibiza, much better than reports I'd heard on the T1-S. Josh changed from the Kumho's to the T1-R's he said grip was significantly better and he's also found the wear rate to be very good. BTW what size are you going for? __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

28-03-2006, 13:32	#3
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? 205/55/16 is the size I'm going for. What are the Toyos like for road noise?

28-03-2006, 13:32	#4
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,964 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? Used to have Kumhos on my old Octavia - just put some Falkens on the new one and the Kumhos were better. Mine were the Ecsta 412s though. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

28-03-2006, 13:33	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,087 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? I hear they're a pretty good budget tyre. But not as good as some budget tyres for perhaps a tenner of £15 more? (i.e Toyo's) (If SWMBO is likely to be driving it in the future, perhaps serious grip is not so much of a concern, and those Kumhos will be pretty decent ) __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-03-2006, 13:39	#7
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? BTW T1-R's are cheaper at blackcircles than mytyres. Edit: ..........but they charge for delivery so work out more. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Last edited by EddyH; 28-03-2006 at 13:43.

28-03-2006, 13:49	#8
shorty Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Durham Posts: 160 Members Car: Black Fabia VRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? got kuhmo KU31 on front of my fabia 7k miles ago. Seem to be wearing quicker than the michelins primacys I had but grip is much better. Can't say I've noticed any noise level difference. Think I'm going to give the T1-R's a go when these wear out as they're only a little bit more expensive. __________________ Paul Octy II Sport 2.0tdi Black Magic Fabia vrs - now gone

28-03-2006, 15:37	#9
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? Run them on the BM... RWD...put it this way they allowed the BM to keep up with an integra R round Anglesey that was on nero's so for me they were worth our money, did very well considering. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

28-03-2006, 19:45	#10
Wayne Kerr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Kent Posts: 936 Members Car: Metalic Black 1.8T 4x4 Estate Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? I've had Kumho's for ages on my 2.9 4x4 Ford. I recon there the "dogs" for the money,,,, so much so ,,,, there on the rear of the 4x4 Octy now! Check it out on the Tyre Calculator, I went for 225/50/16's Don't worry about noise, the Blueflame rules supreme. __________________ Deli G ,,,, leader of the Peckham Massif! KW Coilovers fitted, Forge TIP fitted, KK fitted, Blueflame full system fitted, CAI fitted, Forge 007 D/V fitted, PBVH4 fitted, Forge adjustable rear tie bars fitted, FMIC fitted, 312's fitted, Tints fitted. Was that a 4x4 Skoda??? It's IMPOSSIBLE! 197.2 BHP & 263.1Nm

28-03-2006, 19:48	#11
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,980 Members Car: Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? Superb value for money. A great all round tyre

28-03-2006, 21:19	#12
piv34uk NOW @ PEUGEOT Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bicester,Oxfordshire Posts: 1,453 Members Car: 2 x octavia vrs 03&01 Thanks: 32 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? Phil.. i have the old 712`s on mine (225/40/18) grip not as good as F1`s... but i quote there sales pitch: "The ecsta ku31 is Kumhos new for 2005 ultra high performance tyre most come with extra load capacity, the ku31 combines the finest race derived tyre technology with innovations in road tyre design.....patented rotational wear indicators....protection against water turbulence through longitudal grooves...even wear profile helps suppress noise as the tread reduces...asymmetric grooves for high speed stability...slashed lateral grooves increase water evacuation...silica based compound ensures maximum wet performance"....blah blah blah For the price there good, but if you want the best go F1 or Nero`s Phil __________________ 1)RED ONE, FEW MODS; AND A HEALTHY 237bhp 2)GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, 2ND OWNER OF THE BLACK BEAST, GOD WHAT A HOOT LACK OF PLANNING ON YOUR BEHALF DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MINE

29-03-2006, 22:01	#13
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,642 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? Got them on the fabia after a few sets of P- Zero Neros. Dry grip is good and if you can live with the understeer in the wet they're a decent tyre although I've not used Toyos. I used the Khumos on a scatter rally in the snow any they scared the ** out of me. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun**

29-03-2006, 22:05	#14
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Kumho ECSTA SPT KU31 - Anyone want to put me off these? Well I've ordered them - 4 tyres for £181 and a local place that looks afetr the company vehicles will fit them for £5 per wheel. Once I've had them for a while I'll write a review.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode