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  • Year Released: 2015
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Oceania
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We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

– Numerous buyers were happy with the price and quality of the tire.
– The car owners said that these tires had great traction for braking and cornering, and they gave a true feeling of safety and security.
– A satisfied motorist mentioned that with this set of tires handling was good, and his car was quieter than it was with the stock tires.
– Many buyers commented that these tires provided responsive handling and a crisp steering response in both wet and dry conditions.

Reasons not to buy

– Some drivers complained that the tires were wearing out too fast and they even had to replace them prematurely.
– One driver said that the only downside of this tire was that the tread made a lot of noise.

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Popular Vehicle Fitments :: Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22

  • • Audi A4
  • • Audi TT
  • • BMW 3 Series
  • • BMW 5 Series
  • • Chevrolet Camaro
  • • Ford Mustang
  • • MINI Cooper
  • • Nissan 370Z
  • • Scion FR-S
Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22



Description

The Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 is an ultra-high-performance all-season tire designed for passenger vehicles. Engineered for enthusiasts who demand superior handling and performance, this tire delivers excellent traction across various weather conditions, including wet, dry, and light snow. The Ecsta 4X II KU22 features a sophisticated tread design and compound, ensuring stability and responsiveness, making it a top choice for drivers seeking a blend of performance and comfort.

Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional Handling: The tire's stiff tread block structure maintains its shape during aggressive driving, offering precise control and stability on both wet and dry roads.
  • Cold Weather Performance: The unique rubber compound stays flexible at lower temperatures, providing reliable traction and handling in cold, wet conditions.
  • Noise Reduction: A noise-canceling tread pattern reduces road noise and vibrations, enhancing the driving experience by delivering a smoother, quieter ride.
  • Enhanced Traction: An oversized footprint ensures maximum road contact, optimizing grip and traction for superior handling performance.

Year Released

The Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 was launched in 2015, designed as an upgrade to the original Ecsta 4X model. This iteration offers improved performance in key areas such as wet traction, noise reduction, and overall handling.

Regions Availability

This tire is available in the USA, Canada, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Oceania.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

The Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 is compatible with a range of high-performance and luxury vehicles. Some popular fitments include:

  • Audi A4
  • Audi TT
  • BMW 3 Series
  • BMW 5 Series
  • Chevrolet Camaro
  • Ford Mustang
  • MINI Cooper
  • Nissan 370Z
  • Scion FR-S

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

The Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 is ideal for drivers seeking a high-performance all-season tire that excels in both wet and dry conditions. Its advanced design offers exceptional handling and traction, making it suitable for sporty vehicles and luxury sedans alike. This tire is particularly recommended for those who value a smooth, quiet ride without compromising on performance and safety.


Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 Latest News

  • Mar 29, 2016
    Video

    Tested: Are New Performance Tires Better in Winter? | Tire Rack

    Some brands go the "clean-sheet design" route, while others tweak existing lines for performance gains. This current group of test tires contains tires from each strategy. Kumho's updated Ecsta 4X II and Sumitomo's HTR A/S P02 join the all-new Fuzion UHP Sport A/S in Ultra High Performance All-Season.

  • Sep 17, 2015
    Video

    Tested: New Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires

    Some brands go the "clean-sheet design" route, while others tweak existing lines for performance gains. This current group of test tires contains tires from each strategy. Kumho's updated Ecsta 4X II and Sumitomo's HTR A/S P02 join the all-new Fuzion UHP Sport A/S in Ultra High Performance All-Season.

  • Aug 03, 2015
    Video

    Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II Part 3

    Part 3 of the Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II training


Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 Latest Reviews

14 July, 2024 21:01 by Brian West
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Treadwear
Wet Performance
Running these on a 2004 CTS-V (400hp) and theyve exceeded expectations for the price. Theyre not the top in any specific category but offer solid performance all around, especially for dry and wet traction. With 7k miles so far they have been a great value at $99 each. Theyre comfortable and quiet but if you are looking for snow and ice performance, you might want to consider something else.
5 July, 2024 16:16 by Joshua Jones
4
Less than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Wet Performance
They handle well in both wet and dry conditions, and they’re quite responsive. they;re still a good choice if you want solid performance and dont mind the faster wear. Will likely continue to use these as long as theyre available.
What is bad?
Wears quickly, can be noisy on rough roads
Comments
This is my second set of these tires on a 2005 MR2 Spyder.
17 June, 2024 01:17 by William Thompson
4
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Treadwear
Wet Performance

Comments
They super responsive and handle well in both dry and wet conditions. There have some road noise but its not a deal-breaker. Overall they look good and perform well for the price.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Kumho / Ecsta 4X II KU22
Car Type
Season
All Season
Rim Diameter
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 mm
Aspect Ratio
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
V (max 149 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Kumho / Ecsta 4X II KU22 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Load range Sidewall styling Approved rim width Static loaded radius Max inflation pressure Overall diameter Tread depth Section width Utqg Measured rim width Max load single Tire weight Price
R15 185/55 R15 82V 185/55 R15 82V BW 5 - 6.5 10.6 51 23.0 10.5 7.6 420AA/A 6.0 1047 17.4
R15 195/55 R15 85V 195/55 R15 85V BW 5.5 - 7 10.8 51 23.4 11.0 7.9 420AA/A 6.0 1135 18.3
R15 205/55 R15 88V 205/55 R15 88V BW 5.5 - 7.5 11.0 51 23.9 10.5 8.4 420AA/A 6.5 1235 20.3
R16 195/50 R16 84W 195/50 R16 84W BW 5.5 - 7 11.0 51 23.7 11.0 7.9 420AA/A 6.0 1102 18.2
R16 205/50 R16 87W 205/50 R16 87W BW 5.5 - 7.5 11.2 51 24.1 11.0 8.4 420AA/A 6.5 1201 20.4
R16 215/55 R16 93W 215/55 R16 93W BW 6 - 7.5 11.6 51 25.3 10.5 8.9 420AA/A 7.0 1433 22.3
R16 225/55 R16 95W 225/55 R16 95W BW 6 - 8 11.8 51 25.7 11.0 9.2 420AA/A 7.0 1521 23.4
R17 205/40 R17 84W XL 205/40 R17 84W XL XL BW 7 - 8 11.0 50 23.5 11.0 8.3 420AA/A 7.5 1102 19.2
R17 205/50 R17 93W XL 205/50 R17 93W XL XL BW 5.5 - 7.5 11.7 50 25.1 11.0 8.4 420AA/A 6.5 1433 21.3
R17 215/50 R17 95W XL 215/50 R17 95W XL XL BW 6 - 7.5 11.8 50 25.5 11.0 8.9 420AA/A 7.0 1521 24.5
R17 225/45 R17 94W XL 225/45 R17 94W XL XL BW 7 - 8.5 11.6 50 25.0 10.5 8.9 420AA/A 7.5 1477 23.6
R17 225/55 R17 97W 225/55 R17 97W BW 6 - 8 12.3 51 26.8 11.0 9.2 420AA/A 7.0 1609 26.6
R17 235/50 R17 96W 235/50 R17 96W BW 6.5 - 8.5 12.1 51 26.3 11.0 9.6 420AA/A 7.5 1565 26.7
R17 245/40 R17 91W 245/40 R17 91W BW 8 - 9.5 11.5 51 24.7 11.0 9.8 420AA/A 8.5 1356 25.4
R17 245/50 R17 99W 245/50 R17 99W BW 7 - 8.5 12.3 51 26.7 10.5 10 420AA/A 7.5 1709 27.5
R17 275/40 R17 98W 275/40 R17 98W BW 9 - 11 11.9 51 25.7 10.5 10.9 420AA/A 9.5 1653 29.0
R18 215/40 R18 89W XL 215/40 R18 89W XL XL BW 7 - 8.5 11.6 50 24.8 11.0 8.6 420AA/A 7.5 1279 21.5
R18 225/40 R18 92W XL 225/40 R18 92W XL XL BW 7.5 - 9 11.8 50 25.1 10.5 9.1 420AA/A 8.0 1389 23.8
R18 225/50 R18 95W 225/50 R18 95W BW 6 - 8 12.5 51 26.9 10.5 9.2 420AA/A 7.0 1521 27.9
R18 235/45 R18 98W XL 235/45 R18 98W XL XL BW 7.5 - 9 12.3 50 26.3 10.5 9.3 420AA/A 8.0 1653 27.9
R18 245/40 R18 97W XL 245/40 R18 97W XL XL BW 8 - 9.5 12.0 50 25.7 11.0 9.8 420AA/A 8.5 1609 27.2
R18 245/50 R18 100W 245/50 R18 100W BW 7 - 8.5 12.8 51 27.7 10.5 10 420AA/A 7.5 1764 27.9
R18 255/40 R18 99W XL 255/40 R18 99W XL XL BW 8.5 - 10 12.1 50 26.0 10.5 10.2 420AA/A 9.0 1709 27.3
R18 265/35 R18 97W XL 265/35 R18 97W XL XL BW 9 - 10.5 11.9 50 25.3 10.5 10.7 420AA/A 9.5 1609 27.7
R19 225/40 R19 93W XL 225/40 R19 93W XL XL BW 7.5 - 9 12.3 50 26.1 11.0 9.1 420AA/A 8.0 1433 24.6
R19 225/45 R19 96W XL 225/45 R19 96W XL XL BW 7 - 8.5 12.6 50 27.0 11.0 8.9 420AA/A 7.5 1565 25.9
R19 245/45 R19 102W XL 245/45 R19 102W XL XL BW 7.5 - 9 12.9 50 27.7 11.0 9.6 420AA/A 8.0 1874 28.7
R19 255/40 R19 100W XL 255/40 R19 100W XL XL BW 8.5 - 10 12.6 50 27.0 10.5 10.2 420AA/A 9.0 1764 28.4
R20 245/35 R20 95W XL 245/35 R20 95W XL XL BW 8 - 9.5 12.6 50 26.8 10.5 9.8 420AA/A 8.5 1521 26.9
R20 255/35 R20 97W XL 255/35 R20 97W XL XL BW 8.5 - 10 12.7 50 27.0 10.5 10.2 420AA/A 9.0 1609 28.3
R20 275/40 R20 106W XL 275/40 R20 106W XL XL BW 9 - 11 13.4 50 28.7 11.0 10.9 420AA/A 9.5 2094 33.6

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14 July, 2024 21:01 by Brian West
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Treadwear
Wet Performance
Running these on a 2004 CTS-V (400hp) and theyve exceeded expectations for the price. Theyre not the top in any specific category but offer solid performance all around, especially for dry and wet traction. With 7k miles so far they have been a great value at $99 each. Theyre comfortable and quiet but if you are looking for snow and ice performance, you might want to consider something else.
5 July, 2024 16:16 by Joshua Jones
4
Less than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Wet Performance
They handle well in both wet and dry conditions, and they’re quite responsive. they;re still a good choice if you want solid performance and dont mind the faster wear. Will likely continue to use these as long as theyre available.
What is bad?
Wears quickly, can be noisy on rough roads
Comments
This is my second set of these tires on a 2005 MR2 Spyder.
17 June, 2024 01:17 by William Thompson
4
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Price/Quality
Treadwear
Wet Performance

Comments
They super responsive and handle well in both dry and wet conditions. There have some road noise but its not a deal-breaker. Overall they look good and perform well for the price.

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Questions and Answers

  • Mar 29, 2016
    Video

    Tested: Are New Performance Tires Better in Winter? | Tire Rack

    Some brands go the "clean-sheet design" route, while others tweak existing lines for performance gains. This current group of test tires contains tires from each strategy. Kumho's updated Ecsta 4X II and Sumitomo's HTR A/S P02 join the all-new Fuzion UHP Sport A/S in Ultra High Performance All-Season.

  • Sep 17, 2015
    Video

    Tested: New Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires

    Some brands go the "clean-sheet design" route, while others tweak existing lines for performance gains. This current group of test tires contains tires from each strategy. Kumho's updated Ecsta 4X II and Sumitomo's HTR A/S P02 join the all-new Fuzion UHP Sport A/S in Ultra High Performance All-Season.

  • Aug 03, 2015
    Video

    Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II Part 3

    Part 3 of the Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II training

  • Aug 03, 2015
    Video

    Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II Part 1

    Part 1 of the Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II training

  • Aug 03, 2015
    Video

    Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II Part 2

    Part 2 of the Kumho Tire Ecsta 4X II training