Kumho Ecsta Sport: Ultra High Performance Summer Tire
The Kumho Ecsta Sport is a next-generation Ultra High Performance (UHP) Summer tire designed to deliver precision handling, responsive braking, and refined comfort. Engineered for drivers of sports coupes, performance sedans, and luxury vehicles, the Ecsta Sport strikes an impressive balance between aggressive cornering grip and daily driving road manners.
Engineered for Enthusiasts
Replacing legacy models in the Kumho lineup, the Ecsta Sport utilizes advanced compound technology and a modernized tread design to provide confident traction in both wet and dry conditions. It serves as an ideal upgrade for drivers seeking a responsive feel without the harsh ride often associated with track-focused tires.
Key Features and Performance Benefits
- Advanced Summer Compound: The tire features a high-grip silica-infused tread compound that enhances traction on dry pavement while significantly improving braking distances on wet roads.
- Asymmetric Tread Pattern: A solid center rib ensures straight-line stability and crisp steering response at highway speeds. The large outboard shoulder blocks are reinforced to resist deformation during hard cornering, providing consistent lateral grip.
- Hydroplaning Resistance: Four wide circumferential grooves work in tandem with lateral notches to rapidly evacuate water from the contact patch, maintaining road connection during heavy rain.
- Quiet Ride Technology: Kumho has integrated specialized "beveled" tread block edges and airflow-disrupting dimples (K-Noise Defender) to minimize pattern noise, ensuring a quiet and comfortable cabin experience.
- Internal Durability: The internal construction features a two-ply polyester casing supported by twin steel belts and a polyamide cap ply. This robust architecture improves high-speed durability and handling precision.