Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 review
The Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 presents a highly polarized user experience, often described as either an excellent value-oriented eco-tire or a dangerous liability. While many owners praise its fuel efficiency, low noise levels, and comfort for daily commuting, a significant segment of users reports severe concerns regarding wet-weather traction and unpredictable handling during cornering.
Owners rate it 13.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
70%By road tests
56.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 presents a highly polarized user experience, often described as either an excellent value-oriented eco-tire or a dangerous liability. While many owners praise its fuel efficiency, low noise levels, and comfort for daily commuting, a significant segment of users reports severe concerns regarding wet-weather traction and unpredictable handling during cornering.
Pros
- High fuel efficiency and rolling resistance improvements
- Low road noise and quiet operation
- Good ride comfort and bump absorption
- Strong value for money for casual, non-aggressive driving
Cons
- Unpredictable and poor wet-weather grip
- Tendency to slip or lose traction on roundabouts and corners
- Soft sidewalls leading to a 'jelly' or unstable handling feel
- High-pitched screeching noise when pushed in dry conditions
Worth knowing
- Users driving smaller hatchbacks like the Honda Jazz or VW Up report significant confidence issues with rear-end stability on roundabouts.
- Drivers on rougher road surfaces, such as those in Kenya, noted that while tread life is impressive, the sidewalls are susceptible to damage from potholes.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
6th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
28th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 6th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 16 |