Kumho Ecsta XL. How do you guys rate them?

[KungFuPanda]

Just had an MOT on the S6 and both the fronts and backs are close to their legal limits. Previously the last owner had put a pair of Conti SC3 on the front and they have only lasted 7000 miles since they were put on in June 2011. Given that these cost over £250 a pop, I'd like my next set of tyres to last slightly longer.

This has led me to look at Kumho tyres. I have had them fitted to my previous TT without any problems and was wondering how they would fare on something heavier and more powerful. These will be the XL with the stiffer sidewalls. Do any of you guys run these on heavier vehicles?

Edited by KungFuPanda on Thursday 19th April 13:48

[marsred]

I'm running them on my Accord Tourer and am happy with them. I find they are more about low noise and comfort than all out grip though, but that's why I chose them. Surprisingly good on twisty lanes but do spin a touch from a standing start if pushed.

I've certainly never felt unnerved by them, in any conditions.

[Deluded]

Used to run them on my Prelude a few years back.

Seemed spot on. Grippy in the dry. Pretty good in the wet. Road noise was kept quiet and they still looked as good as new 5000miles later when I sold it.

[redgriff500]

I run them on my modified T4 van so perhaps not a great comparison but have found them fine.

I chose them as they had the load rating and were the cheapest decent brand.

4k and only 1mm wear

[disco!!!!]

i ran them on my 318iS and will be running the same ones on my 328i (same car)
ive found them to be excellent for the price - £45 per tyre for 205/40 17s from black circles
lots of grip in the dry and wet and hard wearing

[KungFuPanda]

Cheers for the advice guys. Looks like I'll be going for these. Price for four will be £640 fitted rather than over £1000 for Contis or the other big makes...