Designed, engineered and produced specifically for today's growing number of mid-level sports sedans and coupes, the Ecsta PA31 delivers outstanding street performance and excellent mileage. Wet and dry handling worthy of the high performance moniker while excelling in light snow conditions, the Ecsta PA31 distinguishes itself with an unparalleled combination of comfort, low noise, high performance and long mileage.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Heavy sipe density and large cross grooves expel water quickly, improving snow and wet weather handling. The directional tread design is shaped to avoid uneven wear and delivers excellent steering, cornering and braking in all-season conditions. The variable pitch shoulder blocks reduce road noise throughout the life of the tire. Advanced design technology and balanced tread compound achieve the ideal blend of all-season traction and high mileage performance. ESCOT Technology improves steering response and increases tread life by optimizing cord tension distribution in the sidewall.
SAMPLE VEHICLES
BMW 128i; Chevy Cruze, Chevy Malibu; Chrysler 200; Dodge Avenger; Ford Focus, Ford Fusion; Honda Civic, Honda CRZ; Hyundai Veloster; Mini Cooper; Scion FR-S; Subaru BRZ, Subaru Impreza
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
Brand
Kumho
Model
Ecsta PA31
Dimension
185/55 R15 82V
Width
185
Tyre profile
55
Construction type
R
Tyre size
15
Load Index
82
Speed index
(V)
With/Without Valve (TT/TL)
Tyre requires tube
M/C
No
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