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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 in size 195/50R16.
Technical specs
Size 195/50R16
- Mileage warranty
- 40,000 miles
- Load index
- 1,102 lbs (84)
- Max speed
- 168 MPH (W)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- UTQG
- –––
- Wet traction
- –
- Temperature
- –
- Treadwear rating
- –
- Tire size
- 195/50R16
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,2)
2nd place out of 55
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
3rd place out of 44
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/55 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild
2024Conclusion: good (1,6)
3rd place out of 16
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/55 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Its aquaplaning performance is rated as average
- Overall, the Kumho receives a good rating for wet performance
- In terms of environmental impact, the Kumho achieves only an average outcome
- The sustainability of this tire, produced in China/Korea, is rated as sufficient
2023Conclusion: good (1,7)
8th place out of 45
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from ADAC- Balanced
- Good on dry and wet roads
- Slight weaknesses in the environmental balance
- Weaknesses in efficiency
- Weaknesses in sustainability
2024
Conclusion: good (1,7)
4th place out of 21
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Convincing performance on wet and dry roads
- Short wet and dry braking distances
- Affordable price
- Moderate rolling comfort
2022
Conclusion: good (2,0)
6th place out of 22
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/55 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild- Balanced performance
- Short wet and dry braking
- Good comfort
- Good price to performance ratio
- Slow steering
2026Conclusion: satisfactory (3,2)
9th place out of 16
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 225/50 R17 98W
Further details available from ADAC- Weaker wet performance
- Higher wear
- Tyre Reviews2023
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,4)
8th place out of 13
Tested tire: Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Very good dry handling
- Short dry braking distances
- Good aquaplaning resistance
- Low external noise
- Average wet grip
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