Kumho Ecsta PA51
With its state-of-the-art tread-design and new innovative compound, the Ecsta PA51 is able to deliver the enhanced handling, traction and extended tread-life needed for today’...
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Safety Rating is a combination of two values: Load Index and SpeedRating for P-Metric and Euro Metric tire sizes; and Load Range andSpeed Rating in the case of heavy duty LT (light truck) sizes.Speed Rating is based on the speed that the tire is designed to be driven at for extended periods of time. All tires in the in the U.S. are designed to maintain legal U.S. speed limits. The speed rating of tires must match the maximum driving speed of the vehicle.
Load Index is used on P metric and Euro Metric sized tires and denotes a tire's load-carrying capacity at a specified inflation pressure. The load index is represented by a number, the higher the Load Index Value the greater the load the tire can safely carry. Vehicle manufacturers recommend a maximum load capacity based on a recommended minimum load index.
UTQG - Uniform Tire Quality Grade
UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) is made up of three values:treadwear, traction and temperature.Tread wear is a relative numeric score, based on manufacturer tests, showing how well a tire can be expected to wear compared to other tires. A higher score means a tire could be expected to wear better.
Traction measures the tire's ability to stop a vehicle on wet roads. It doesn't reflect a tire's acceleration, cornering, or hydroplaning performance. Traction grades range from AA (highest)to C (lowest).
Temperature grades the tire'sability to withstand heat build-up, with A being the highest grade and C the lowest.
B - Between 100 to 115 mph
C -Between 85 to 100 mph
Features
With its state-of-the-art tread-design and new innovative compound, the Ecsta PA51 is able to deliver the enhanced handling, traction and extended tread-life needed for today’s high performance vehicles while also providing the quiet and comfortable ride that owners expect all year.
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Tread
- Confidence-instilling traction comes from its asymmetrical tread-design and full-depth sipes that are able to give superb traction in the snow or rain
- A strong central rib and rigid outside shoulder give exceptional traction and stability, even in tight curves and corners
- A balanced and wide footprint provides even contact with the road, allowing for longer tread life
- Variable pitch tread design lowers road harmonics for a quieter, more comfortable ride, especially at high speeds
- Circumferential and lateral grooves along with full-depth sipes help to expel water and snow quickly to help improve control, even in inclement weather