Kumho ECSTA HS51 205 50 R16 87 W Tyres

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Kumho Tyres

ECSTA HS51

Size:	205/50R16 87W
Runflat:	No

Description

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!

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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Noise

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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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Noise

Wet Braking

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Cornering

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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.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

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Cornering

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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 ...

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Larry Ruthenberg 07 Nov 2019

(2003 Jaguar X type 20000 km)

Best tyres These tyres are great for the money no complaints all

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

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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 ...

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

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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 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

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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 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

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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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Noise

Wet Braking

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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 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 ...

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

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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 ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

Wet Braking

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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.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

Wet Braking

Dry Braking

Cornering

Wear