Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum KU27
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page: unknown
- Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
- Available Sizes in Line: 50
- Year Released: 2010
- Regions for sale: North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Oceania
Summary
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Popular Vehicle Fitments :: Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum KU27
- • Honda Accord
- • Audi A4
- • Audi A6
- • BMW 3 Series
- • BMW 5 Series
- • Cadillac CTS
- • Infiniti G
- • Infiniti M
- • Infiniti Q45
- • Lexus IS
- • Lexus GS
- • Lexus LS
- • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- • Nissan Maxima
Description
The Ecsta LX Platinum delivers all-weather performance for confident year-round driving. For the drivers who utilize their luxury touring cars 365 days a year, the Ecsta LX Platinum not only performs but liberates the full potential of their vehicles. Additionally, the extremely low noise and outstanding ride comfort make this the perfect tire for the individual who demands the complete grand touring experience. The LX Platinum comes with a 60,000 mile limited tread wear warranty and limited road hazard coverage.
- Asymmetric tread design optimizes all-season performance
- Four circumferential channels efficiently evacuate water to maximize wet grip
- Waffle design sipes remain fully interlocked to deliver high G-force braking
- Stress relief dimples provide maximum sipe opening for linear snow traction without compromising lateral grip
- Sophisticated sidewall design complements today's luxury touring sedans
- Jointless nylon cap construction provides lower vibration and enhanced ride comfort
Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum KU27 Latest News
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Mar 26, 2018Video
Tested: Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season - Winter Update | Tire Rack
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money? To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
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Aug 11, 2017Video
Tested: Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season Tires | Tire Rack
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money? To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
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Feb 10, 2015Video
Kumho Tire Ecsta LX Platinum Part 3
Part 3 of the Kumho Tire Ecsta LX Platinum training
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Kumho / Ecsta LX Platinum KU27
- Car Type
- Season
- All Season
- Rim Diameter
- 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
- Width
- 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- V (max 149 mph) ... Z (max > 149 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Kumho / Ecsta LX Platinum KU27 Sizes & Specifications
Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
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R15 | 185/65 R15 88V | 185/65 R15 | 88V | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 85V | 195/55 R15 | 85V | |
R15 | 195/60 R15 88V | 195/60 R15 | 88V | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91V | 195/65 R15 | 91V | |
R15 | 205/60 R15 91V | 205/60 R15 | 91V | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 95V | 205/65 R15 | 95V | |
R15 | 215/60 R15 94V | 215/60 R15 | 94V | |
R15 | 225/60 R15 96V | 225/60 R15 | 96V | |
16 | 205/55 16 91W | 205/55 16 | 91W | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91Z | 205/55 R16 | 91Z | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96V | 205/60 R16 | 96V | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96V XL | 205/60 R16 | 96V | |
R16 | 205/65 R16 95V | 205/65 R16 | 95V | |
16 | 215/55 16 97W XL | 215/55 16 | 97W | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97Z | 215/55 R16 | 97Z | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 95V | 215/60 R16 | 95V | |
16 | 225/55 16 95W | 225/55 16 | 95W | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 95Z | 225/55 R16 | 95Z | |
16 | 225/60 16 98W | 225/60 16 | 98W | |
16 | 235/60 16 100W | 235/60 16 | 100W | |
R16 | 235/60 R16 100Z | 235/60 R16 | 100Z | |
17 | 205/50 17 93W XL | 205/50 17 | 93W | |
17 | 215/50 17 95W XL | 215/50 17 | 95W | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95Z | 215/50 R17 | 95Z | |
17 | 215/55 17 94W | 215/55 17 | 94W | |
17 | 225/45 17 91W | 225/45 17 | 91W | |
17 | 225/50 17 98W XL | 225/50 17 | 98W | |
17 | 225/55 17 101W XL | 225/55 17 | 101W | |
17 | 235/45 17 97W XL | 235/45 17 | 97W | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 97Z | 235/45 R17 | 97Z | |
17 | 235/50 17 96W | 235/50 17 | 96W | |
17 | 235/55 17 103W XL | 235/55 17 | 103W | |
R17 | 235/55 R17 103Z | 235/55 R17 | 103Z | |
17 | 245/50 17 99W | 245/50 17 | 99W | |
18 | 225/40 18 92W XL | 225/40 18 | 92W | |
18 | 225/45 18 95W XL | 225/45 18 | 95W | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95Z | 225/45 R18 | 95Z | |
18 | 225/50 18 95W | 225/50 18 | 95W | |
18 | 235/40 18 95W XL | 235/40 18 | 95W | |
R18 | 235/40 R18 95Z | 235/40 R18 | 95Z | |
18 | 235/50 18 97W | 235/50 18 | 97W | |
18 | 245/40 18 97W XL | 245/40 18 | 97W | |
18 | 245/45 18 100W XL | 245/45 18 | 100W | |
R18 | 245/50 R18 104W | 245/50 R18 | 104W | |
18 | 245/50 18 104W XL | 245/50 18 | 104W | |
18 | 255/40 18 99W XL | 255/40 18 | 99W | |
18 | 255/45 18 99W | 255/45 18 | 99W | |
R18 | 255/45 R18 99Z | 255/45 R18 | 99Z | |
19 | 225/45 19 96W XL | 225/45 19 | 96W | |
R19 | 245/40 R19 98Z | 245/40 R19 | 98Z |
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Questions and Answers
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Mar 26, 2018Video
Tested: Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season - Winter Update | Tire Rack
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money? To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
-
Aug 11, 2017Video
Tested: Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season Tires | Tire Rack
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money? To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
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Feb 10, 2015Video
Kumho Tire Ecsta LX Platinum Part 3
Part 3 of the Kumho Tire Ecsta LX Platinum training
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Dec 23, 2014Video
Kumho Tire Ecsta LX Platinum Part 1
Part 1 of the Kumho Tire LX Platinum training.
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Feb 27, 2009Video
Tested: Is Platinum the New Gold Standard in Grand Touring All-Season Tires? I Tire Rack
The Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum Grand Touring All-Season tire was conceived specifically for North American drivers and road conditions and designed to place its performance among product category leaders.