The Ecsta PA31 (Performance
All-Season) is Kumho's High Performance All-Season tire
developed for drivers of mid-level sports cars, sporty coupes and
high-performance sedans looking to combine everyday street performance
with treadwear. Designed to provide high performance handling in wet and
dry conditions, the Ecsta PA31 delivers Kumho's unparalleled combination
of ride comfort, low noise and all-season traction, even in light
snow.
Ecsta PA31 tires feature an advanced technology tread
compound that blends high performance handling and all-season traction
with long treadwear. Its compound is molded into a mildly directional
tread design that promotes even wear, responsive steering, cornering
stability and braking traction in all-season conditions. The directional
tread design's four circumferential and multiple cross grooves help
expel water quickly to resist hydroplaning and improving wet weather
traction while high sipe density and tread block edges enhance wet
weather handling and wintertime snow traction.
The tire's internal
structure features Kumho's ESCOT Technology to enhance steering response
and increase treadlife by optimizing cord tension distribution in the
sidewall.
El neumático Ecsta PA31 (Performance
All-Season) de Kumho pertenece a la categoría: Alto
Rendimiento Para Toda Estación y fue desarrollado para conductores de
autos deportivos medianos, cupé deportivos y sedanes de alto rendimiento
que buscan combinar un buen rendimiento del manejo diario en las
carreteras, con un desgaste lento. El Ecsta PA31 ha sido desarrollado
para proporcionar una maniobrabilidad de alto rendimiento y una
combinación incomparable de confort del andar, bajo ruido y tracción
durante todas las estaciones del año, incluyendo superficies con poca
nieve.
El compuesto de caucho del Ecsta PA31 utiliza tecnología
avanzada, para combinar maniobrabilidad de alto rendimiento y tracción
durante las estaciones del año, con un desgaste lento. Este compuesto,
es moldeado en una huella medianamente direccional, que promueve un
desgaste parejo, maniobrabilidad responsiva, estabilidad al tomar curvas
y tracción al frenar, durante las condiciones de manejo encontradas durante las cuatro estaciones del año. El diseño direccional con cuatro canales
circunferenciales y ranuras múltiples que se cruzan, ayudan a sacar el
agua rápidamente, para resistir el deslizamiento sobre agua
(hydroplaning) y mejorar la tracción sobre mojado. Ranuras pequeñas
sobre los bloques o tacos y el diseño de sus bordes, mejoran la
maniobrabilidad durante climas mojados y la tracción durante el
invierno.
La estructura interna utiliza la tecnología ESCOT de
Kumho, para mejorar la repuesta al girar el volante y la longevidad de
la huella, al optimizar, la distribución de la tensión del cordón en el
flanco o pared.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 04/01/23(1 of 2)
Treadwear:6 Years / 50,000 Miles Half mileage if different size front/rear tires
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Kumho Ecsta PA31
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High Performance All- Season tires may be for you if you like a sporty ride and responsive steering, but don't necessarily push your car to the limits. Firestone's newest, the Firehawk AS High Performance All-Season tire was recently introduced; so we set out to see how it compares to some of the category's most popular.
Customer surveys indicate the Kumho Ecsta PA31 delivers excellent dry traction (scores 9-10) and confident cornering, with many highlighting its responsive handling. Wet performance is consistently rated well (7-9), offering reliable grip and hydroplaning resistance. Comfort receives strong praise for a smooth ride, though some note moderate road noise. Treadwear scores show variability, with many customers reporting good longevity but a portion noting faster wear than expected. As a high-performance all-season tire, it meets expectations for drivers prioritizing dry and wet traction, while comfort and tread durability satisfy most users within its intended use.
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303 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
252 positive
51 negative
Most customers rate wet traction highly with scores of 8-10, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. High-performance all-season design ensures reliable wet weather handling.
August 13, 2020
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...Wet traction is phenomenal, much higher than I expected for a this tire and the category in general, recently had driven during a rain storm, lots of standing water pooling on the road and just very soaked conditions, this tire plowed right through all of it, could hardly tell the roads were wet, very impressive...
Definitely impressed with this tire. Wet traction is phenomenal, much higher than I expected for a this tire and the category in general, recently had driven during a rain storm, lots of standing water pooling on the road and just very soaked conditions, this tire plowed right through all of it, could hardly tell the roads were wet, very impressive. The dry traction is solid, par for the course of a high performance all season tire, steering response could be a little bit more engaging, but I would say it's responsiveness is exactly what I'd expect from a high performance all season. Similarly the ride quality is also not bad at all, I would say slightly above average ride comfort, with some very slight road noise, couldn't really hear it until I turned off the radio/AC/ etc. Had to look for it to find it. Overall a phenomenal deal, high quality tire for a very attractive price compared to some of its competition.
Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 700 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SOUTH BEND, IN Driving Style: Spirited
...I have try to get these tires to break loose in wet conditions and they won't. I have these tires on both of my sons cars quiet on dry roads and track great on wet...
These tires have been fantastic. Living in Pittsburgh there are lots of different surfaces including brick. I have try to get these tires to break loose in wet conditions and they won't. I have these tires on both of my sons cars quiet on dry roads and track great on wet. Great deal for the money. Would buy again.
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota Corolla S Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: MT LEBANON, PA Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate winter traction highly with scores 7-10, highlighting confident snow performance. Ice grip varies, with some ratings 4-6, but the PA31 delivers reliable all-season capability as intended.
January 15, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...Wet weather driving is excellent and VERY predictable and the aggressive tread tackled a light snow like a dedicated snow tire...
I went with a 'Plus-0' fitment on my owned-since-new 2002 Sonata GLS (205/60R-16 to 225/55R-16, as I have done on pretty much any and everything for 40 years. I had Z-rated 205 'off brand' tires on it that handled better than the OE H-rated Michelins and subsequent Kuhmo replacements, but was blown away by the change going to these tires. Wet weather driving is excellent and VERY predictable and the aggressive tread tackled a light snow like a dedicated snow tire. The tires fit fine on the stock 16x6 rims and after much measuring, thankfully cleared an inner upper control arm that concerned me and kept me from upgrading away from the OE size for years. Most any new tire is 'smooth' compared to the semi-dry-rotted and worn-out tires you replace, but was also very surprised at how quiet these tires were at any speed despite the aggressive tread pattern. A simple 20mm wider tire (that matched OE height spec), Z-rated, and an aggressive directional tread made this cheap commuter think its was a BMW on turns and cloverleafs! Awesome tire!
Vehicle: 2002 Hyundai Sonata LX Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: COLUMBIA, MD Driving Style: Spirited
Good winter tire. ... These aren't Blizzak's, but they are more than acceptable. I just had to slow down a bit.
Good winter tire. Slight tread wander on dry roads when new, but not much more than the Goodyear's I've had. Overall, can't beat it for the price. Bought them specifically for the winter on my AWD car. These aren't Blizzak's, but they are more than acceptable. I just had to slow down a bit.
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MI Driving Style: Spirited
Customers rate the Kumho Ecsta PA31's dry traction as excellent, with most scores 9-10. High-performance handling and confident grip in dry conditions are consistently praised, aligning perfectly with its all-season design intent.
August 13, 2020
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...The dry traction is solid, par for the course of a high performance all season tire, steering response could be a little bit more engaging, but I would say it's responsiveness is exactly what I'd expect from a high performance all season...
Definitely impressed with this tire. Wet traction is phenomenal, much higher than I expected for a this tire and the category in general, recently had driven during a rain storm, lots of standing water pooling on the road and just very soaked conditions, this tire plowed right through all of it, could hardly tell the roads were wet, very impressive. The dry traction is solid, par for the course of a high performance all season tire, steering response could be a little bit more engaging, but I would say it's responsiveness is exactly what I'd expect from a high performance all season. Similarly the ride quality is also not bad at all, I would say slightly above average ride comfort, with some very slight road noise, couldn't really hear it until I turned off the radio/AC/ etc. Had to look for it to find it. Overall a phenomenal deal, high quality tire for a very attractive price compared to some of its competition.
Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 700 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SOUTH BEND, IN Driving Style: Spirited
...They are quiet, have very good dry road traction, good wet road manners and decent turn in...
13000 miles currently. They were new on a Certified used Scion xD from a dealer. They are quiet, have very good dry road traction, good wet road manners and decent turn in. Tolerable in very light snow, driven gently. Fair to poor in just 2 or 3 inches of snow. Tread wear has been rapid for the mileage and I don't see them making more than 20,000 miles. I didn't expect great treadwear from a semi performance tire but this is below expectations. They were cheap tires, but not so cheap anymore. My driving is primarily country and suburban roads with an occasional interstate dash. My next tires on this car will be General Altimax RT43's in 205/55/16, the only viable size substitute on the narrow OEM 6 inch wheels. I used that tire on several other cars ( H speed rating) and like them. Above average all around performance, 35k mileage , moderate priced and above average snow grip ( for a all-season touring tire).
Vehicle: 2013 Scion xD Miles Driven on Tires: 13,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HAMBURG, PA Driving Style: Average
...All that said, these tires were great for the application. They were predictable, responsive and quiet...
I am running the staggered set of MK3 wheels on my MK1 MR2. 185/55/15 front and 205/50/15 rear. There are not more than 3 options on the tire rack. The setup is not something you can rotate front to back. These tires indicated that they are directional so side to side swapping is out (although the tread pattern looks like it would be no big deal.). All that said, these tires were great for the application. They were predictable, responsive and quiet. My only bother is that the rears did not last more than 18 months (down to wires but worn evenly) while the front tires were only about 1/2 worn or less. I think my right foot has something to do with that so I bought more. Zoomzoom
Vehicle: 1989 Toyota MR2 Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PLATTSMOUTH, NE Driving Style: Spirited
High scores (8-10) dominate for comfort, highlighting smooth ride and quiet operation. Some mixed feedback exists, but most drivers praise its all-season refinement.
July 13, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...So far these have been very comfortable and I feel like I can trust them in a hard turn.
I selected the All-Season just in case of rain. Since my miata will be a garage princess, and never driven in any rain, I am select summer tires next time. So far these have been great, very comfortable and I feel like I can trust them in a hard turn.
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda Miata Miles Driven on Tires: 200 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA Driving Style: Spirited
Bought these tires about a year and half ago as the vehicle had Pirelli P7s that came with the car. Ride comfort is outstanding. Drove in over a foot of snow this past winter and the car pulled right up a big hill (Quattro had a lot to do with that). The handling is great also. Definitely recommend.
Vehicle: 2009 Audi A5 3.2 Base Model Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: PAWLING, NY Driving Style: Easy Going
Most customers rate treadwear highly with 9s and 10s, praising excellent durability in all-season conditions. While some lower scores exist, the majority highlight long-lasting performance ideal for high-performance driving needs.
Ease Into Performance: High Performance All-Season Tires - Winter Update(02:20)
High Performance All- Season tires may be for you if you like a sporty ride and responsive steering, but don't necessarily push your car to the limits. Firestone's newest, the Firehawk AS High Performance All-Season tire was recently introduced; so we set out to see how it compares to some of the category's most popular.
Ease Into Performance: High Performance All-Season Tires(05:02)
High Performance All- Season tires may be for you if you like a sporty ride and responsive steering, but don't necessarily push your car to the limits. Firestone's newest, the Firehawk AS High Performance All-Season tire was recently introduced; so we set out to see how it compares to some of the category's most popular.
High Performance All-Season Tires: Which Focus on Good Handling? - Winter Update(02:31)
Responsive steering and stable handling along with good overall dry/wet traction are what set High Performance All-Season tires apart from touring or regular passenger all-season tires.
How well do they perform in winter? We found out during our tests in Sweden where snow and ice prevail!
High Performance All-Season Tires: Which Focus on Good Handling?(05:03)
Responsive steering and stable handling along with good overall dry/wet traction are what set High Performance All-Season tires apart from touring or regular passenger all-season tires.
With two new tires recently debuting in the category, it was time for a comparison test to find out if they meet or exceed the handling demands of the category.
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