The Kumho ECSTA HS51 scored the highest marks of all 12 tyres on test, the HS51 made its impact during the aquaplaning and wet braking challenges, showcasing its ‘strong wet road performance’. Now, that’s something you want to hear from a tyre!
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Kumho ECSTA HS51 225 60 R15 96 W Tyres
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Kumho Tyres
ECSTA HS51
| Size: | 225/60R15 96W |
| Runflat: | No |
Description
Warranty
All tyres are backed by manufacturer's warranty against defects in design and faulty workmanship.
Reviews
Overall Rating (based on 18 reviews)
89% of reviewers indicated that they would buy this tyre again
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Matt 21 Feb 2024
(2013 Subaru XV 62000 km)
Get a flat spot after not driving for a day
Would probably buy again. Average wear life. For the last six months they develop overnight flat spot no matter what inflation pressures
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Dave 27 Aug 2020
(2010 Ford FG XR6 Falcon 25000 km)
Value for money
Good tyres for value for cost, good reliable tyres, strong on wet and dry roads, quiet on 90% roads, good deep thread. Suitable XR 6 falcon, feel confident on bends, would recommend.
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Dave 22 Aug 2020
(2010 Ford Falcon FG XR6 25000 km)
Rating tyres
Tyres strong performance, wearing well withour loss of performance. Confident in wet and dry road. Good value for price.
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Andre 11 May 2020
(2009 Toyota Aurion gsv40r 89000 km)
Angelakis
Smooth silky handling ultimate grip when wet yet so much performance when accelerating the stopping distance is outstanding like on a dime economy on long distance saving over 15 to 20 dollars per tank well done to kumho in this exciting tyre profi ...
Smooth silky handling ultimate grip when wet yet so much performance when accelerating the stopping distance is outstanding like on a dime economy on long distance saving over 15 to 20 dollars per tank well done to kumho in this exciting tyre profile stars all the way
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Larry Ruthenberg 07 Nov 2019
(2003 Jaguar X type 20000 km)
Best tyres
These tyres are great for the money no complaints all
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Ken Lethborg 11 Jul 2019
(2010 FORD FALCON 22000 km)
GOOD BUT FAR FROM BEST
Kumho Tyres have proven satisfactory and OK for an average to good road tyre.
Performance price ratio is excellent
I always look for more out of a tyre so this did not fit my demands and criteria.
I am happy to pay more to get what I want
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Peter Biskup 08 Jul 2019
(2006 Citroen C5 4000 km)
Kumho HS 51
These tyres were a good buy being in runout mode. Previous upmarket Kumho tyres have proven quiet and long lasting .. so a repeat purchase.
Load rating of 97 too. The manufacturer demands only 93.
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Tom 29 Jun 2019
(2015 Toyota Corolla 1400 km)
Kumho tyres
Only had these tyres for a short time, so can’t really say to much about them but do know they grip and brake well in the wet.
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T.N 15 Sep 2017
(Volkswagen up)
Good value. 195/50 r15 on a vw up
Got 4 fitted and balance at bob Jane for $95 each for 195/50 r15, I think these tyres are excellent value for money and defiantly punches above its price. Will buy again + good grip, good every day tyre, don t squeal much when pushed, I ve done ~5 ...
Got 4 fitted and balance at bob Jane for $95 each for 195/50 r15, I think these tyres are excellent value for money and defiantly punches above its price. Will buy again + good grip, good every day tyre, don t squeal much when pushed, I ve done ~50,000km, 70% highway 30% spirited driving in the city with a lot of roundabout and still have 30% tread left Note: does not have a rim Gard, no comment on road nose other then its not loud it enough to anoy me. - not much at this price
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Have been educated Now 03 Jun 2017
(2012 Ford MC Mondeo Zetec TDCI Hatch)
Excellent value for money!
Had these put on my MC Mondeo as a replacement for the OEM Continental tyres, I have gotten about 45000kms out of them and they are due for a change. Perhaps a bit soft, but happy to compromise on wear if that gives additional traction. They are not ...
Had these put on my MC Mondeo as a replacement for the OEM Continental tyres, I have gotten about 45000kms out of them and they are due for a change. Perhaps a bit soft, but happy to compromise on wear if that gives additional traction. They are not too noisy when the wheels are well aligned else they scream, as I found out upon visiting KTAS. Had them installed at KTAS and have had a good run with them, perhaps my bad luck but two punctures in two tyres requiring replacements. Not sure if that is an issue with build quality or that its soft, or that its just bad luck. Overall I would consider using them again.
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Chummy 06 Jan 2017
(Honda City)
Very quiet and responsive tyre.
I had this tyre for about 1.5 years and done 20000km. It s now still a very very quiet,capable and responsive tyre. Previously was Michelin PS3. Grip may be slightly lower compared to my previous Michelin PS3 but its much better compared to other tyr ...
I had this tyre for about 1.5 years and done 20000km. It s now still a very very quiet,capable and responsive tyre. Previously was Michelin PS3. Grip may be slightly lower compared to my previous Michelin PS3 but its much better compared to other tyres I have used. Quite surprising for me with the comfort and very low noise level of HS51 as this tyre decent stiffness sidewalls still offers good cornering stability. The only tyre that I have used before which is just slightly quieter than kumho HS51 is Michelin Primacy-3ST. Only downside(probably to some people out there) that I experienced is that due to the softer (even after 20000km) rubber compound, it tends to wear off earlier (my car alignment is in good condition) but honestly this is not a major issue for me as I prefer to utilize(consumed) all the tyres rubber thread before the tyre expiry date than to have plenty of unused leftover thread at the end of tyre expiry and throw away.
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Phatman 18 Oct 2016
(2009 Ford fiesta zetec)
Noticeably quieter and grippy
Bought these tyres about 4 months ago from kmart tyre and auto for my fiesta zetec. These tyres are pretty damn good. Similar to my old xr5 tyres, continental sport contact 2 s. But the kumho is a lot quieter and a bit less grippy in the corners. Nic ...
Bought these tyres about 4 months ago from kmart tyre and auto for my fiesta zetec. These tyres are pretty damn good. Similar to my old xr5 tyres, continental sport contact 2 s. But the kumho is a lot quieter and a bit less grippy in the corners. Nice wide grooves should eliminate water planing in winter which is an issue for my car due to its size.
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Tracy K 15 Sep 2016
Very good competent tyre Kumho builds excellent tyres
Very good competent tyre Nice and quiet, I replaced my previous Kumho tyres model KU27, they were great performers with nice grip wet or dry and really quiet extremely long life, we did 127000kms on one set. I tried to get them again but they were ob ...
Very good competent tyre Nice and quiet, I replaced my previous Kumho tyres model KU27, they were great performers with nice grip wet or dry and really quiet extremely long life, we did 127000kms on one set. I tried to get them again but they were obsolete, but these HS51 tyres were their replacement. Kumho builds excellent tyres a real quality brand so I wouldn t consider anything else. We have had these HS51 tyres on for only a few thousand Km s but they are nice and quiet with great grip, time will tell if they wear as well as the KU27 s.
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Kelly M 10 Mar 2016
Good performance tyre at a good price.
These run quiet on my Subaru. Great handling in the wet and dry too. These only came out mid 2014, so reviews are sparse, but I thought I d be the one to start! Don t pay more than $145 each fitted.
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Dale 27 Oct 2014
(2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid)
Good tyre but not fuel friendly
Put a set of 18inch rims with 235/45R18 Kumho HS51 tyres on my Camry Hybrid. They replaced 16 inch Toyo NanoEnergy tyres. These Kumho are very quite and have great grip in wet and dry. The have less road feel and are not as responsive as the Toyos. M ...
Put a set of 18inch rims with 235/45R18 Kumho HS51 tyres on my Camry Hybrid. They replaced 16 inch Toyo NanoEnergy tyres. These Kumho are very quite and have great grip in wet and dry. The have less road feel and are not as responsive as the Toyos. More importantly though, my car now uses significantly more petrol. It has jumped from 5.6 litres per 100km to around 6.6. I always thought that low rolling resistance tyres were just advertising hype but I now know better. Cant comment on wear as have only done about 1000 ks so far.
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FrogAdams 04 Jul 2014
(1999 Toyota Corolla Seca AE101)
Good tyre
I find these tyres very low on road noise with exceptional wet weather grip... I thoroughly recommend them to anyone especially anyone wanting grip security in the wet. Especially when family safety is the main concern. Only fault I find is a soft si ...
I find these tyres very low on road noise with exceptional wet weather grip... I thoroughly recommend them to anyone especially anyone wanting grip security in the wet. Especially when family safety is the main concern. Only fault I find is a soft side wall. I am now approaching 60,000km and still have legal tread.
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Greg R 10 Oct 2012
(Hyundai Getz)
205/45/R/16
I had to get tyres as my rego was due and my car failed the RTA rego check. My car was at Kmart so I took whatever tyres they had that would fit. My car has alloy wheels and The Kumho s were $120 each. I needed two. I don t notice how great these tyr ...
I had to get tyres as my rego was due and my car failed the RTA rego check. My car was at Kmart so I took whatever tyres they had that would fit. My car has alloy wheels and The Kumho s were $120 each. I needed two. I don t notice how great these tyres are but I do notice that every 205/45/R/16 tyre I have had on my car wears out quickly and these are no exception. I may get 10,000 - 15,000 if I m lucky.
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kc_ksom 17 Jul 2012
(2011 Honda Odyysey)
215/55/17 Kumho Solus HS51
Changed from 2 stars to 4 stars These are a very noisy tyre - I found they do not like my 2011 Honda Odyssey at all, I have already had 2 tyres replaced straight away as I had a bad shudder through the whole car which felt like the tyres were out ...
Changed from 2 stars to 4 stars These are a very noisy tyre - I found they do not like my 2011 Honda Odyssey at all, I have already had 2 tyres replaced straight away as I had a bad shudder through the whole car which felt like the tyres were out of round - the shudder has never really gone away just got a little better then it was but now the shudder is coming back and its getting worse, I will never get another set of Kumho tyres - In saying that they do seem to handle and grip very well in any condition so I do feel safe with them on my car - but this shudder and noise is driving me insane - I also feel that the tyre is a little more ridged than anything I have had on in the past which also contributes to dash rattles and stuff.. I am about to take them off and put a new set of Bridgestone or something else on. These tyres have been on my car for now for about 13mths & the tyre wear is pretty good but I just cant stand the shudder so im just going to grin and bear the cost of another set, I hope the tyre dealer may give me a trade in on them ?? **Update** So I went and had the tyres changed to another manufacturers tyre, but the same vibration was felt through the car, so they changed to another cheaper set of tyres, and still the vibration was there - so they have ruled out the tyres that are causing the vibration (so I had my original Kumho s put back on). The noise that is coming from the tyres is caused by a negative camber in the rear suspension which in turn is causing uneven wear and feathering, and there is NO adjustment for that in the standard suspension format from Honda - I have been told that I can by aftermarket offset bushes or something and have them fitted but its expensive. Although I swore black & blue that the root cause of the vibration was the Kumho tyres, I have to eat my words as above these Kumho tyres didn t cause the vibration, and they are noisy because of a mechanical problem causing feathering - So I hope this helps when purchasing a new set of what ever tyres. I have change from 2 stars to 4 stars because I do feel safe with them - they do grip well in the wet, they wear very well & they and they didn t cause the problems I have been feeling. I still think that they are a harder tyre then others that I have had on there but maybe that helps with cornering.. Also must say thanks to Noels Pitstop on Progress Rd at Wacol - nothing was a problem, they bent over backwards to try and fix the problem and wouldn t charge me even when it turned out that the tyres were not the cause.
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