Tyre review for Kumho Ecowing ES31 185/65R14 86T
I bought Kumho Ecowing ES31s after one of my front tyres surrendered after I hit a huge pothole on a bad road in the New Forest. The old tyre did 15,000 miles and was already a replacement. The other front tyre was changed as well as it was getting slashed by sharp stones and flint on the gravel road I drive on daily to get to the main road. These tyres are brilliant value for money, offering great grip on both dry and wet roads. They don't seem to wear out quickly as the rubber looks long-lasting and the tread is still almost new after 4,000 miles. They are quiet for a tyre on the motorway and I have driven a bit more carefully and there was an improvement noticed with fuel economy, about 10-12 miles more per tank. Now I get around 485 miles for a fuel consumption of 40 litres of diesel, it was around 475 previously not much of a difference I know but as I fill up the tank every two weeks, this would give an extra mileage of around 250-300 miles over a year. I expect these tyres to last around two years. So let's say I save one tank of fuel over this duration which is estimated to be about £75 at the current prices. Each tyre cost me £60-65 to fit so over time the savings will essentially cover the cost of one tyre.
