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Ecsta PA51

Introducing the Kumho Ecsta PA51, a high-performance tire designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Crafted with precision and engineered for performance, the Ecsta PA51 is the perfect companion for drivers seeking exceptional traction, responsive handling, and impressive durability. The Ecsta PA51 has a unique tread design that combines both functionality and aesthetics. Its asymmetrical pattern, featuring an aggressive outer shoulder, enhances cornering stability and grip, allowing you to navigate tight turns and corners with confidence. The inner tread design, on the other hand, efficiently evacuates water, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and ensuring excellent wet weather performance. Designed to deliver superior performance on both dry and wet surfaces, the Ecsta PA51 utilizes an advanced silica compound that enhances grip and traction. This compound, combined with a high-density nylon reinforcement layer, offers enhanced stability and control, even at high speeds. Whether you're accelerating on the highway or taking on challenging road conditions, these tires provide the grip and control you need for a thrilling and safe driving experience. Durability is a hallmark of the Kumho brand, and the Ecsta PA51 is no exception. The tire's construction incorporates a jointless bead wire and a high-strength belt package, which work together to provide excellent durability and long-lasting performance. With its strong design, the Ecsta PA51 offers extended tread life, ensuring you get the most out of your investment. In addition to its exceptional performance and durability, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is designed to provide a quiet and comfortable ride. The tire features an optimized tread pitch sequence, which minimizes road noise and vibrations, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. Whether you're embarking on a long road trip or commuting through the city, these tires ensure a comfortable and quiet ride. Available in a wide range of sizes to fit various vehicles, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a versatile tire suitable for performance enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike. With its winning combination of performance, durability, and comfort, this tire is an excellent choice for those seeking an upgrade in both style and functionality. Upgrade your driving experience today with the Kumho Ecsta PA51 and discover the perfect balance of performance, durability, and comfort that will take your journeys to new levels of excitemen

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NHTSA-reported issues for kumho ecsta PA51

637
Complaints
16
Crashes
17
Injuries
1
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (351) · Tread / Belt (139) · Sidewall (106) · TPMS (20) · Valve (8)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 23% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 506 reports filed against Kumho tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 23% 20% 1.1×
Sidewall failure 22% 15% 1.5×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 13% 6% 2.2×
Cracking or dry rot 12% 9% 1.3×
Tread or belt separation 11% 13% 0.8×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 7% 8% 0.8×

Mileage at failure

394 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 20,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 4,509 and 65,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Kumho. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET BERETTA WITH KUMHO SOLUS TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

NHTSA complaint 1009008

MY 2013 DODGE DART HAD A TIRE WITH LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON IT BUBBLE AT THE SIDEWALL. THIS WAS FOUND BY THE TIRE SHOP THAT (RIGHTLY) REFUSED TO RE-INSTALL THE TIRE. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE MODEL IN STOCK, SO I ENDED UP BUYING 2 NEW TO BE SAFE ON THE ROAD. SINCE THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED IT WAS A IMPACT RELATED DAMAGE, IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO ROAD-HAZARD. THE SAME MODEL TIRE WAS RECALLED BY KUHMO LAST YEAR ACCORDING TO THE FORUMS. I DO STILL HAVE THE OLD TIRE. THE REST OF THE TIRE LOOKS FINE AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED. THEIR REASONING WAS THAT IF YOU CANNOT SEE IT WHEN DEFLATED, THEN IT WAS IMPACT RELATED, NOT MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I CAN FIND IT EITHER WAY.

NHTSA complaint 1020390

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO SOLUS KH25 TIRES, SIZE 235-60 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE CRACKED IN THE TREAD. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,500. THE DOT AND VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint 1030900

THE CONTACT OWNS A KUMHO MOHAVE TIRE R/S 195/65/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEEL BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DOT INFORMATION WAS NOT LISTED ON THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT.

NHTSA complaint 1072910

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Specs

BrandKumho
ModelEcsta PA51
SeasonN/A
TypeN/A
UTQG treadwear500
UTQG tractionAA
UTQG temperatureA
Mileage warrantyN/A
Noise (dB)N/A
IntroducedN/A

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Kumho ecsta PA51: what the numbers tell you

The Ecsta PA51's UTQG treadwear rating of 500 puts it in the long-wear class. Its compound is engineered for life over outright grip, which is appropriate for an everyday touring tire. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the Ecsta PA51 is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Introducing the Kumho Ecsta PA51, a high-performance tire designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Crafted with precision and engineered for performance, the Ecsta PA51 is the perfect companion for drivers seeking exceptional traction, responsive handling, and impressive durability. The Ecsta PA51 has a unique tread design that combines both functionality and aesthetics. Its asymmetrical pattern, featuring an aggressive outer shoulder, enhances cornering stability and grip, allowing you to navigate tight turns and corners with confidence. The inner tread design, on the other hand, efficiently evacuates water, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and ensuring excellent wet weather performance. Designed to deliver superior performance on both dry and wet surfaces, the Ecsta PA51 utilizes an advanced silica compound that enhances grip and traction. This compound, combined with a high-density nylon reinforcement layer, offers enhanced stability and control, even at high speeds. Whether you're accelerating on the highway or taking on challenging road conditions, these tires provide the grip and control you need for a thrilling and safe driving experience. Durability is a hallmark of the Kumho brand, and the Ecsta PA51 is no exception. The tire's construction incorporates a jointless bead wire and a high-strength belt package, which work together to provide excellent durability and long-lasting performance. With its strong design, the Ecsta PA51 offers extended tread life, ensuring you get the most out of your investment. In addition to its exceptional performance and durability, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is designed to provide a quiet and comfortable ride. The tire features an optimized tread pitch sequence, which minimizes road noise and vibrations, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. Whether you're embarking on a long road trip or commuting through the city, these tires ensure a comfortable and quiet ride. Available in a wide range of sizes to fit various vehicles, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a versatile tire suitable for performance enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike. With its winning combination of performance, durability, and comfort, this tire is an excellent choice for those seeking an upgrade in both style and functionality. Upgrade your driving experience today with the Kumho Ecsta PA51 and discover the perfect balance of performance, durability, and comfort that will take your journeys to new levels of excitemen

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Last verified 2026-10-07.