Tyres Again

[chromedome]

Are KUHMO ECSTA SPT KU31 tyres any good. Seem to have good reviews and are availabe in 215/55 W16 97 XL.

 

My local tyre fitter inadvertantly fitted 93 rated tyres and has agreed to replace them foc. The Goodyear 93's were £105 each and the Kuhmo £79 each so I will get a refund as well.

 

I know there are many discussions about tyre loadings on the forum but any information you may have would be most welcome.

 

Edit: I understand that the new MK3 Galaxy is coming with these tyres fitted from new.

Edited December 7, 2010 by chromedome

[George106]

Are KUHMO ECSTA SPT KU31 tyres any good. Seem to have good reviews and are availabe in 215/55 W16 97 XL.

 

My local tyre fitter inadvertantly fitted 93 rated tyres and has agreed to replace them foc. The Goodyear 93's were

[sotal]

I have Kumho Ecsta Sports fitted on the front of the galaxy. They've only been on 6 months (3000 miles) and barely show any wear so far. Mine were

[Mirez]

Also running with Kumho Ecsta Sports, 225/50/17's - been fine so far in 12K, a good midrange tyre.

[chromedome]

Thanks for the replies. I'll go for the Kumhos as I only do about 6,000 miles a year, car has now done 39,000. My local Ford dealer keeps ringing me asking if I want to trade it!!

 

The tyre guy was telling me that reinforced/extra load tyres start at 89 rating. I thought that was doubtful though.

[chromedome]

My neighbour has a brand new Kia 4 x 4 and it has Kumho tyres on it.

[sparky Paul]

The tyre guy was telling me that reinforced/extra load tyres start at 89 rating. I thought that was doubtful though.

 

Depends on tyre size. All RF/XL tyres have a load index 2-4 higher than the standard tyre rating for a given tyre size. For example, if a standard tyre in a particular size is 85 rated, a RF tyre of the same size should be 89 rated.

 

In 215/55R16, all standard tyes are 93 rated, RF/XL are 95-97.