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 PS31 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for passenger vehicles, offering a combination of high-speed stability, reduced road noise, and enhanced safety features. This tire is engineered to provide superior handling and braking performance, particularly in wet conditions. The Ecsta PS31 features a solid center rib and stylish lateral grooves, contributing to block stiffness and improved wet braking. ### Features & Benefits

  • **Solid Center Rib:** Enhances stability and handling at high speeds, providing a solid contact patch with the road.
  • **Wide Lateral Grooves:** Maximize water displacement during cornering, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and preventing irregular wear.
  • **Four-Channel Circumferential Grooves:** Improve hydroplaning resistance by efficiently channeling water away from the tire's surface.
  • **3D Dimple Design:** Minimizes heat build-up on tread blocks, enhancing the tire's durability during high-speed driving.
  • **Microgrooves with Diagonal Siping:** Allow efficient water drainage, further preventing hydroplaning and maintaining grip in wet conditions.
  • **Racing-Inspired Sidewall Design:** Features a checkered pattern that not only adds a stylish touch but also communicates the tire's performance capabilities.
  • Audi A4
  • BMW 3 Series
  • Ford Mustang
  • MINI Cooper
  • Nissan 370Z
  • Subaru BRZ
  • Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.*

TYPE & SIZE

Tire Model
Kumho Ecsta PS31
Type
Passenger
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
14/ 15/ 16/ 17/ 18
Width
165/ 185/ 195/ 205/ 215/ 225/ 235/ 245/ 275/ 255/ 265
Aspect Ratio
55/ 60/ 50/ 65/ 45/ 40/ 35

SIZE & TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Summer

Group Description Tire Width Aspect Ratio Rim Diameter Load Index Speed Symbol
metric 165/55 R14 72H 165 55 14 72 H
metric 165/55 R14 76V XL 165 55 14 76 V
metric 185/55 R15 82V 185 55 15 82 V
metric 185/60 R15 84V 185 60 15 84 V
metric 195/50 R15 82V 195 50 15 82 V
metric 195/55 R15 85V 195 55 15 85 V
metric 195/65 R15 91V 195 65 15 91 V
metric 205/50 R15 86V 205 50 15 86 V
metric 205/55 R15 88V 205 55 15 88 V
metric 205/65 R15 94V 205 65 15 94 V
metric 185/50 R16 81V 185 50 16 81 V
metric 195/45 R16 84V XL 195 45 16 84 V
metric 205/45 R16 87W XL 205 45 16 87 W
metric 205/50 R16 87W 205 50 16 87 W
metric 205/55 R16 91W 205 55 16 91 W
metric 205/60 R16 96V XL 205 60 16 96 V
metric 215/55 R16 97W XL 215 55 16 97 W
metric 215/60 R16 95V 215 60 16 95 V
metric 225/50 R16 92W 225 50 16 92 W
metric 225/55 R16 95W 225 55 16 95 W
metric 205/40 R17 84W XL 205 40 17 84 W
metric 205/45 R17 88W XL 205 45 17 88 W
metric 205/50 R17 93W XL 205 50 17 93 W
metric 215/40 R17 87W XL 215 40 17 87 W
metric 215/45 R17 91W XL 215 45 17 91 W
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 94W XL 225 45 17 94 W
metric 225/50 R17 98W XL 225 50 17 98 W
metric 225/55 R17 101W XL 225 55 17 101 W
metric 235/45 R17 94W 235 45 17 94 W
metric 235/50 R17 100W XL 235 50 17 100 W
metric 235/55 R17 103W XL 235 55 17 103 W
metric 245/40 R17 91W 245 40 17 91 W
metric 245/45 R17 95W 245 45 17 95 W
metric 275/40 R17 98W 275 40 17 98 W
metric 215/40 R18 89W XL 215 40 18 89 W
metric 215/45 R18 93W XL 215 45 18 93 W
metric 225/45 R18 91W 225 45 18 91 W
metric 225/50 R18 95W 225 50 18 95 W
metric 235/40 R18 95W XL 235 40 18 95 W
metric 235/45 R18 98W XL 235 45 18 98 W
metric 235/50 R18 101W XL 235 50 18 101 W
metric 245/40 R18 97W XL 245 40 18 97 W
metric 245/45 R18 100W XL 245 45 18 100 W
metric 245/50 R18 100W 245 50 18 100 W
metric 255/35 R18 94W XL 255 35 18 94 W
metric 255/45 R18 99W 255 45 18 99 W
metric 255/45 R18 103W XL 255 45 18 103 W
metric 265/35 R18 97W XL 265 35 18 97 W
metric 275/35 R18 99W XL 275 35 18 99 W
metric 275/40 R18 99W 275 40 18 99 W