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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL

4.6/5
(16 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

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£9896
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£7934
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Product description & features

The Kumho Ecsta HS51 is the summer tyre with the best designed drainage system for wet roads. Water is drained using 4 grooves that run from the front of the tyre to the back. There is a solid centre rib that runs through the pattern and provides a continuous braking and steering surface. Kumho has designed a 3D block that provides flexibility in the tyre when going through sharp corners, whilst also incorporating a silica grip for great traction on both wet and dry roads.

The Ecsta HS52 is now the newer design to replace the HS51. Some sizes of the HS51 also have the XL sidewall mark and reinforced XL construction, providing an even great load capacity, for larger specified tyres. Here at Tyres.co.uk we have the regular and reinforced XL versions of the Kumho Ecsta HS51.

Highlights

  • Four water drainage grooves
  • Solid centre rib
  • 3D blocks for sharp corners
  • Silica grip for wet and dry

Kumho Ecsta HS51 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 87%
Wet Grip
 
 83%
Road Feedback
 
 77%
Handling
 
 80%
Wear
 
 77%
Comfort
 
 84%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 16 reviews of the Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
Overall rating
4.6/5
5 star
75%
4 star
12%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: MiTo
By: Diarmuid Rumbold
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
So far, I have not experienced any issues.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: MiTo
By: Fintan Coyle
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
I am extremely happy with how they are currently performing.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3
By: Owais K.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
Everything has gone perfectly well up to now.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3
By: Jaydn Emir
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
Does exceptionally well under all weather conditions and all types of road surfaces.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3 Picasso
By: Elena Errington
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
They grip the road well in any conditions, wet or dry, and they are fairly quiet.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3 Picasso
By: Tula A.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
Better than the Toyos that were replaced.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: DS3
By: Zara Toomey
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
The stopping ability and the feeling of the braking system, or the entire car, is significantly improved.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: DS3
By: Mekhi Hodgkins
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
Performs well in all types of weather.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: DS3 Cabrio
By: Teja P.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
I'm very pleased with these tyres, as I have had no problems with them during the winter season. Excellent price, and I would most certainly buy them again!
Car make: Citroen
Car model: DS3 Cabrio
By: Arya Jacoby
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
If the back tyres on the car I just bought were more worn, I would have replaced all four. I've been using Kumho for about twenty years, both asymmetrical and directional, but I couldn't find my size this time.
Car make: Fiat
Car model: 124
By: Philip O.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
Will need replacing soon.
Car make: Fiat
Car model: 124
By: Oluwanifemi Greig
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
I have had some issues with the front tyres on my car. During the MOT I was given a warning for them after 12,000 miles.
Car make: Abarth
Car model: 124 Spider
By: Dylan Yapp
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
I live in Scotland, and as the roads are often wet, I can say these are the best I've used so far in wet conditions without compromising stopping distances like dedicated rain tyres.
Car make: Abarth
Car model: 124 Spider
By: Jenson Ramsay
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
They're pretty good. It's tricky to make a direct comparison because my old tyres are so worn out. These look like they will hold the road and do the job as expected.
Car make: Chevrolet
Car model: Lacetti
By: Hywel K.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
My journey was quite comfortable, and I had a good grip.
Car make: Chevrolet
Car model: Lacetti
By: Faith D.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS51 205/45R17 88V XL
A good reasonably priced general use tyre.
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