Kumho Ecsta PA51 UHP All-Season Tire

Name: Ecsta PA51 UHP All-Season Tire
Brand: Kumho
Price: 145.00 USD
Availability: InStock

6.1*/10

CarCareTruth ScoreDecent

5.49.54.0

CarCareTruth Score

Decent, but it's tough on the environment.

Provisional, owner feedback still building · reviewed Jun 2026

Ranks #36 of 36in Tires→

$145.00

Priced as of June 4, 2026

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CarCareTruth's Analysis

Last reviewed June 4, 2026

TL;DR A value UHP all-season (UTQG 500 AA A, M+S) where owner satisfaction runs ahead of what one independent instrumented test shows; that 2020 Tyre Reviews UHP all-season panel placed it near the bottom of its class on both wet and dry braking.

What it is and how it performs

The Ecsta PA51 is Kumho's mainstream UHP all-season in passenger-metric sizes from 16 to 20 inch rims, roughly 55 sizes. UTQG grades 500 / AA / A confirmed from two independent structured sources; M+S all-season rated, not 3PMSF-certified. The 2020 Tyre Reviews panel (245/40 R18, 7 tires) placed it 6th with the longest dry braking distance and below-class wet handling. Aggregate owner data across multiple platforms is positive, suggesting the gap shows most at performance limits, not in typical daily use.

Who should buy this, and who should skip it

Right pick for a daily-driven sedan where value in a common UHP all-season size is the priority. Skip if wet or dry braking performance matters; a more tested UHP all-season or a 3PMSF-rated all-weather in the same size is the right class.

Safety and environmental impact

Cured-rubber-and-steel construction; no chemical-exposure pathway in normal mounting and use. Tires shed wear particles and 6PPD-quinone into road runoff; scrap tires are predominantly burned or downcycled, a category-wide burden.

From the manufacturer

Marketing copy from Kumho, via Amazon. Not editorial.

•Confidence-instilling traction comes from its asymmetrical tread-design and full-depth sipes that are able to give superb traction in the snow or rain.
•A strong central rib and rigid outside shoulder give exceptional traction and stability, even in tight curves and corners.
•A balanced and wide footprint provides even contact with the road, allowing for longer tread life.
•Variable pitch tread design lowers road harmonics for a quieter, more comfortable ride; especially at high speeds.
•Circumferential and lateral grooves along with full-depth sipes help to expel water and snow quickly to help improve control, even in inclement weather.

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