Ecsta PS91
Introducing the Kumho Ecsta PS91, an exceptional tire designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and superior craftsmanship, this tire is built to deliver unrivaled performance and precision on both dry and wet road surfaces. The Kumho Ecsta PS91 boasts an advanced silica compound in its tread construction, ensuring excellent grip and traction in various weather conditions. Whether you're navigating sharp corners or accelerating on straightaways, this tire offers exceptional stability and responsiveness, allowing you to maintain control and enjoy a thrilling ride. With its asymmetric tread pattern, the Ecsta PS91 provides optimal balance and enhanced handling capabilities. The larger outer tread blocks provide exceptional cornering stability, while the inner tread channels water efficiently, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and maintaining traction on wet surfaces. One standout feature of the Kumho Ecsta PS91 is its high-performance sidewall design, which enhances the tire's visual appeal and contributes to improved steering response and precise control. The reinforced sidewalls provide added stiffness and rigidity, allowing for sharper and more precise turns, giving you the confidence to push your vehicle to its limits. Noise reduction technology incorporated into the tire's design ensures a quiet and comfortable ride, so you can enjoy a smooth driving experience without any distractions. The Kumho Ecsta PS91 is engineered to minimize road noise and vibrations, providing a serene and enjoyable journey, even at high speeds. This tire is available in a wide range of sizes to fit various vehicles, ensuring compatibility with a diverse range of sporty sedans, coupes, and high-performance vehicles. With its exceptional performance capabilities and stylish design, the Kumho Ecsta PS91 is the perfect choice for drivers who crave exhilarating performance and uncompromising control. Experience the ultimate in high-performance driving with the Kumho Ecsta PS91 and bring out the full potential of your vehicle on the road.
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NHTSA-reported issues for kumho ecsta PS91
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 problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Brand | Kumho |
|---|---|
| Model | Ecsta PS91 |
| Season | N/A |
| Type | N/A |
| UTQG treadwear | 260 |
| UTQG traction | AA |
| UTQG temperature | A |
| Mileage warranty | N/A |
| Noise (dB) | N/A |
| Introduced | N/A |
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Available sizes (45)
- 225/35R19
- 225/40R18
- 225/40R19
- 225/45R18
- 235/35R19
- 235/35R20
- 235/40R18
- 245/35R18
- 245/35R19
- 245/35R20
- 245/40R18
- 245/40R19
- 245/40R20
- 245/45R18
- 245/45R19
- 245/45R20
- 255/30R19
- 255/35R18
- 255/35R19
- 255/35R20
- 255/40R18
- 255/40R19
- 255/40R20
- 255/45R19
- 265/30R19
- 265/35R18
- 265/35R19
- 265/35R20
- 265/40R18
- 275/30R19
- 275/30R20
- 275/35R18
- 275/35R19
- 275/35R20
- 275/40R18
- 275/40R19
- 275/40R20
- 285/30R19
- 285/35R19
- 285/35R20
- 285/40R19
- 295/30R19
- 295/30R20
- 295/35R20
- 305/30R19
Kumho ecsta PS91: what the numbers tell you
A UTQG of 260 is short-life by design. This is a high-grip compound that trades wear life for grip. Expect 15,000-25,000 miles of useful tread on a daily-driven vehicle. 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 PS91 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 PS91, an exceptional tire designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and superior craftsmanship, this tire is built to deliver unrivaled performance and precision on both dry and wet road surfaces. The Kumho Ecsta PS91 boasts an advanced silica compound in its tread construction, ensuring excellent grip and traction in various weather conditions. Whether you're navigating sharp corners or accelerating on straightaways, this tire offers exceptional stability and responsiveness, allowing you to maintain control and enjoy a thrilling ride. With its asymmetric tread pattern, the Ecsta PS91 provides optimal balance and enhanced handling capabilities. The larger outer tread blocks provide exceptional cornering stability, while the inner tread channels water efficiently, reducing the risk of hydroplaning and maintaining traction on wet surfaces. One standout feature of the Kumho Ecsta PS91 is its high-performance sidewall design, which enhances the tire's visual appeal and contributes to improved steering response and precise control. The reinforced sidewalls provide added stiffness and rigidity, allowing for sharper and more precise turns, giving you the confidence to push your vehicle to its limits. Noise reduction technology incorporated into the tire's design ensures a quiet and comfortable ride, so you can enjoy a smooth driving experience without any distractions. The Kumho Ecsta PS91 is engineered to minimize road noise and vibrations, providing a serene and enjoyable journey, even at high speeds. This tire is available in a wide range of sizes to fit various vehicles, ensuring compatibility with a diverse range of sporty sedans, coupes, and high-performance vehicles. With its exceptional performance capabilities and stylish design, the Kumho Ecsta PS91 is the perfect choice for drivers who crave exhilarating performance and uncompromising control. Experience the ultimate in high-performance driving with the Kumho Ecsta PS91 and bring out the full potential of your vehicle on the road.
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OEM fitment
Vehicles that ship with this tire
2012
Audi RS3
225/35R19
2011
Audi RS3
225/35R19
2006
Ferrari 575M maranello
225/35R19
2003
Ferrari 575M maranello
225/35R19
2005
Ferrari 575M maranello
225/35R19
2004
Ferrari 575M maranello
225/35R19
2002
Ferrari 575M maranello
225/35R19
2006
Ferrari F430
225/35R19
2005
Ferrari F430
225/35R19
2007
Ferrari F430
225/35R19
2008
Ferrari F430
225/35R19
2007
Ferrari F430 spider
225/35R19
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Last verified 2026-10-07.