The Kumho Ecsta XS continues to be one of the top Extreme Performance Summer tires on the market. It is designed for serious sports car and sports coupe enthusiasts looking for race tire-like traction on the street or for use in autocross, drifting and track events. This tire is a favorite amongst…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
…RE-11, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, and Kumho Ecsta XS. Based on performance, ride comfort, and price my two favorite tires are the Bridgestone and the Dunlop; however, the Kumho and Yokohama are also worthy of a second look. Be sure to read up on our reviews,…
…corners. This tire size allows for many popular street tires to be installed including the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08, Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, Kumho Ecsta XS, Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec and Hankook Ventus R-S3. Are you looking to utilize a purely competition tire? You may find interest in…
…track / autocross use. We had the opportunity to compare the Hankook against both these tires, as well as the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 and Kumho Ecsta XS on our test track. Results were published in the August 2011 issue of Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. During this test, the R-S3 shaved nearly…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
…TSXs we drove were mainly stock and were equipped only with anti-roll bars and sticky Kumho Ecsta XS tires. Having been on a couple of different tracks using various tires, I was very impressed with how the Kumhos held up in comparison to others I had previously tested. When pushed at the limit,…
…tires at a good price. 215/45-17 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec 215/45-17 Hankook R-S3 215/45-17 Kumho Ecsta XS The Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec ($143*), Hankook R-S3 ($129*) and Kumho Ecsta XS ($129*) are all good choices but I'd select the Z1 Star Spec for it's versatility. It has great…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
…available in the 205/50-15 (front) and 225/50-16 (rear) sizes. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec Kumho Ecsta XS All of these extreme performance tires offer great dry grip, however I personally prefer the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 for its remarkable…
…still wanting some ice and snow capability: Kumho Ecsta ASX Want performance, but have no need for ice and snow traction: Kumho Ecsta SPT Do you see occasional track time and/or want as much grip as you can without buying a dedicated race tire? Kumho Ecsta XS Be sure to complete your due diligence…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
I just finished a track Dave A NJMP. Driving with an instructor, we worked on improving my corner entry and exit speeds. 4 thirty minute sessions later and I am very impressed with these tires. Under track conditions they were extremely solid performers, had great grip cornering and braking, and…
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