Ecsta Sport A/S PA71

About the Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S PA71

All-Season Ultra High Performance Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Lateral grooves in the tread design* Zig-zag grooves on the inside tread blocks* Rounded edges of the tread blocks* Proprietary K-Noise Defender dimple design* M+S Rated* 50,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty

Benefits

* To aid in water drainage for wet weather performance* For enhanced snow performance* Minimize road noise for a quieter, more comfortable ride

Understanding the 215/45R18 XL size

In the size code 215/45R18, 215 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.5"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 96.8 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25.6".

The load index 93 means each tire supports up to 1,433 lbs — about 5,732 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S PA71 is built for

The Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S PA71 is an all-season tire, balancing dry grip, wet traction and tread life across spring, summer and autumn conditions. Fitment category: Passenger Car.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 560 AA A. The treadwear grade of 560 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $113.88 per tire, a full set of four costs $455.52. That is about 18% below the average price of the 47 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $9.11 per 1,000 miles across the set.