Kumho Ecsta XS

[propcar]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/kumho/ku_ecsta_xsku36_ci2_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+XS&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=24WR8EXSXL&fromCompare1=yes&place=6

seem to be good tire... wonder how it compares to Dunlop Direzza Z1 Starspec or others

discuss

[BJO]

Saw that they now carry the 245/40/17 for $160. However, the Dunlops are proven to be a great tire (255/40/17) for the same price.

[chebimmer]

Unfortunately there is not much to discuss yet; there has been no testing as of now, by Tire Rack or by competitors.

The Star Spec has been proven to be an amazing tire at an amazing price, so I think I will get them baring any news in the interim. I am waiting to hear though.

[propcar]

well this will be a good post for any feedback we get on the tire... Kumho makes a good tire, let's see if it's even comparable to the Dunlop.

[Jim@tirerack]

We have not tested nor will we this year. It will be tested next spring. We did test the MX against the RE01R and the Direzza so you can take a look at that one. The XS is going to be better than the MX all the way around. I doubt it will be quite as good as the other two tires but they have to be close.
If I can help just let me know.

[IrishRally]

Any updates on the Kumho XS vs the Dunlop Direzza stars?

[Jim@tirerack]

We are still waiting for better weather. I believe it is scheduled to be our first test. The Bridgestone RE-11 will also be in the test.

[IrishRally]

Since they are a known good tire I just ordered 4 Dunlop Direzza Stars 215/40/17 for the style 5s that will be going on my E36M3 once refinished. I don't think I'll be disappointed.

Will they mail me the paper work for the rebate?

Jim,

Are these safe to put on the E36 M3? I think they will be near their load capacity.

[Jim@tirerack]

You should have put my name as a contact on the order. Someone from Tire Rack will call to verify the fitment before they can ship out. The coupon will come in the mail for the rebate.

[IrishRally]

OK. I'll be ordering tires for my other wheels soon and I'll put your name. You can't tell me if they will be safe though?

[Jim@tirerack]

They would fit fine on the car if it is the E30 M3.

[IrishRally]

Jim, I canceled my order because the tire rack rep said they could not support the load of the E36 M3.

Can you help me find a solution? I'm trying to figure out if 235/40/17 will fit with the style 5s (ET20) on the E36M3 or I might have to go to a different tire.

[Jim@tirerack]

I thought you had the E30 M3 not the E36. The 215/40R17 would be too small for the
E36. I would say you could go to the 215/45R17 and they are a taller tire with more load capacity. The 235/40R17 is going to stick out with the 20mm offset.

[IrishRally]

I'm thinking the 215/45R17 too but am still trying to figure out on other threads if they will fit properly.

[Jim@tirerack]

It is still a little low on load capacity but I don't think the 225/45R17 if going to fit in the wheel well.

[Don Nguyen]

I'm thinking the 215/45R17 too but am still trying to figure out on other threads if they will fit properly.

Go with 215/45/17. I don't know of anyone who would want to recommend you a 215/40/17. That's way too small.

-Don

[gerry_miranda]

215 40 17 load capacity for Azenis rt615 or hankook rs2 is higher. 1200 instead of 1078 lbs

BTW, Nitto NT05 is cheaper than the Kumho XS and Dunlop Stars.

[IrishRally]

Nitto NT05 don't come narrower than 235.

Hankook RS2 also don't come in 215/40/17.

[gerry_miranda]

Nitto NT05 don't come narrower than 235.

Hankook RS2 also don't come in 215/40/17.

I was mentioning NT05 in comparison to price being cheaper than the XS and the Dunlop Stars.

The RS2 comes in 215/40/17 as per tire rack.

[IrishRally]

You are correct. My bad.

Which do you think is a better tire between the rs2 and rt615?