Kumho Ecsta PS91 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

justjoshin · 03-17-2016, 07:04 AM

Anyone try these tires? The tread looks almost identical to the MPSS and come in popular sizes. Not many reviews but the few i found all were very positive. One guy on a forum gave a good review after changing from the PSS's.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 03-17-2016, 08:29 AM

There is more to a tire than just tread pattern FYI. But I have heard nothing about this brand or tire before.

justjoshin · 03-17-2016, 09:46 AM

I know there is more to a tire than the tread, it was just an observation. The kumho brand is about equal to nitto. Check out tirerack.com for some reviews of their tires if you want to know more about the brand. This isn't a money thing, I would get MPSS but they don't have a 275/40-20. I could get the 275/35 but as my car is already lowered I don't want a smaller diameter tire. Continental DW and invo are other options and they are around the same price point.

xc_SS/RS · 03-17-2016, 10:43 AM

In a 275/40/20 size those tires come with 7.8/32 for tread depth. The PZeros come with 10/32 or so. Seems odd how they wouldn't have more tread depth, price is nice though at 178 a tire

justjoshin · 03-17-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

In a 275/40/20 size those tires come with 7.8/32 for tread depth. The PZeros come with 10/32 or so. Seems odd how they wouldn't have more tread depth, price is nice though at 178 a tire

Yes, most tires in that size seem to be 10/32. I also noticed that the Ecsta V720 tire is being used on the 2016 Viper. These PS91's are new here in the USA but seem to have been in Australia for a little while. Good reviews on them from there that i found.

Need4speed_motorsports · 03-18-2016, 01:53 AM

Ive heard of Kumho their pretty good.

NodularIronCrankshaft · 03-18-2016, 08:35 AM

I actually ordered these from TireRack a couple weeks ago for my 1LE (295/35/ZR20) to replace the worn out original Goodyears. Still waiting on them to ship, but I will update after they arrive and I get them mounted.

bkscott · 03-18-2016, 09:25 AM

Kumho's have been around for quite a while. They are a decent tire, nothing special....

Rudy@Tirerack · 03-18-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bkscott

Kumho's have been around for quite a while. They are a decent tire, nothing special....

Not true. Maybe Kumho tires you have had in the past were only decent. This is a new tire and the latest and greatest technology. This tire will have close to Michelin PSS dry traction. They are not as good as the PSS in the wet but they are much less expensive.

If you're looking for a budget alternative to PZero's/PSS I would highly recommend them.

justjoshin · 03-18-2016, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the information Rudy. Have you guys tested this model tire yet?

justjoshin · 03-19-2016, 01:16 PM

Just ordered a set from you guys, Rudy. Guess i will be the guinea pig. ..

Rudy@Tirerack · 03-19-2016, 02:31 PM

We have not tested them yet. It's not warm enough here in Indiana to test summer tires yet. Please post a review of what you think.

xc_SS/RS · 03-21-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by justjoshin

Just ordered a set from you guys, Rudy. Guess i will be the guinea pig. ..

Looking forward to the review. Also will be interesting to see how long they last with less tread depth but a better wear rating than the PZeros (260 for the Kumho and 220 for the PZero) so it's not a crazy better rating but if they last 20k miles I would definitely consider them

Rudy@Tirerack · 03-22-2016, 04:15 PM

Lots of sales on this tire already.

03-17-2016, 07:04 AM	#1
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Kumho Ecsta PS91 Anyone try these tires? The tread looks almost identical to the MPSS and come in popular sizes. Not many reviews but the few i found all were very positive. One guy on a forum gave a good review after changing from the PSS's. __________________

03-17-2016, 08:29 AM	#2
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	There is more to a tire than just tread pattern FYI. But I have heard nothing about this brand or tire before. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

03-17-2016, 09:46 AM	#3
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	I know there is more to a tire than the tread, it was just an observation. The kumho brand is about equal to nitto. Check out tirerack.com for some reviews of their tires if you want to know more about the brand. This isn't a money thing, I would get MPSS but they don't have a 275/40-20. I could get the 275/35 but as my car is already lowered I don't want a smaller diameter tire. Continental DW and invo are other options and they are around the same price point. __________________

03-17-2016, 10:43 AM	#4
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	In a 275/40/20 size those tires come with 7.8/32 for tread depth. The PZeros come with 10/32 or so. Seems odd how they wouldn't have more tread depth, price is nice though at 178 a tire __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

03-18-2016, 09:25 AM	#8
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Kumho's have been around for quite a while. They are a decent tire, nothing special.... __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

03-18-2016, 01:53 AM	#6
Need4speed_motorsports Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,656 View My Garage	Ive heard of Kumho their pretty good.

03-18-2016, 08:35 AM	#7
NodularIronCrankshaft Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE, 1978 Trans Am WS6 W72 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 14	I actually ordered these from TireRack a couple weeks ago for my 1LE (295/35/ZR20) to replace the worn out original Goodyears. Still waiting on them to ship, but I will update after they arrive and I get them mounted.

03-18-2016, 04:29 PM	#10
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Thanks for the information Rudy. Have you guys tested this model tire yet? __________________

03-19-2016, 01:16 PM	#11
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Just ordered a set from you guys, Rudy. Guess i will be the guinea pig. .. __________________

03-19-2016, 02:31 PM	#12
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	We have not tested them yet. It's not warm enough here in Indiana to test summer tires yet. Please post a review of what you think.

03-22-2016, 04:15 PM	#14
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Lots of sales on this tire already.