Description
The Kumho ECSTA PS71 is a high-performance summer tire designed for sporty vehicles, offering a blend of driving refinement, handling, and wet weather performance. It incorporates features like a high-dispersion silica compound, wide grooves for water drainage, and a reinforced construction for durability.
Key Features and Benefits:
- High-Dispersion Silica Compound:This compound is designed to maximize wear, handling performance, and fuel efficiency.
- Wide Grooves:Four main wide grooves efficiently channel water away from the tread area, enhancing wet weather grip.
- Reinforced Construction:A new hybrid cap ply made of steel belts strengthens the casing, while a fabric insert in the sidewall provides extra rigidity, contributing to durability.
- Optimized Tread Design:The PS71 features an optimized tread design to maximize the contact area between the tire and the road surface, improving handling and stability.
- Driving Refinement:Kumho specifically markets the PS71 as a tire that provides “driving refinement,” suggesting a focus on smooth and controlled handling.
Suitability:
- The ECSTA PS71 is often recommended for prestige and performance vehicles, such as those from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and HSV.
