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Kumho Ecowing ES31

Kumho Ecowing ES31 Review - Worth It? [Real Test Data]

Here are the key stats for the Ecowing ES31, at a glance.
Key Info - Australia
Vehicle SuitabilityPassenger
Driving StylePremium Touring Summer
SeasonSummer
Release Date2018
Run Flat?No
Overall Score69/100

Pricing

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Kumho Ecowing ES31 in Australia

This offering by Kumho has been around in Australia for about 6 years. Especially designed for regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles, it comes in a total of 57 sizes.

This premium touring summer tyre is a solid option for those looking for a summer tyre in the mid-range of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Ecowing ES31 Tyres

Unlike the Australian government, the European Union carries out standardised tests on all tyres sold in Europe. These tests are carried out in identical conditions, making them a reliable way to compare tyres.

For this review, we use averaged results from tests done on 56 sizes of the Ecowing ES31 tyres by the European Union.

We then compare these to the same results for the following similar tyres, also rated for Premuim Touring Summer usage and sold in Australia.

Fuel Efficiency

EU GradeCompared to an A grade tyre?
Fuel Efficiency
(A - E)
C0.2L/100km extra fuel consumption. ~$37 extra per year

The US Department of Energy estimates that around 25% of the fuel consumption of a vehicle is attributable to the tyres. That's a lot, and it means that choosing fuel efficient tyres can save you quite a bit of money.

The Ecowing ES31 tyres rank a C on a scale of A to E in the official fuel efficiency tests carried out by the EU (they call these rolling resistance tests).

Relative to an A grade tyre, expect to use an extra 0.2L/100km. This works out to $37 extra spent on petrol per year, based on a typical 12,000 km driven per year.

Comparison

Here's how the Ecowing ES31 compares to similar tyres for fuel efficiency (1 = Grade E, 5 = Grade A).

Based on the comparison tyres we've selected, the Ecowing ES31 ranked # out of 0 tyres.

Grip & Handling

EU GradeCompared to an A grade tyre?
Wet Grip
(A - E)
B2.5 metre greater stopping distance when braking at 80km/h

We'll now take a look at how these tyres compare in terms of grip and handling.

A good measure of this is 'wet grip', which is an indication of how well the tyres will allow the vehicle to come to a stop in wet conditions.

The Ecowing ES31 tyres rank a B on a scale of A to E in the official fuel tests carried out by the EU.

Relative to an A grade tyre, expect these tyres to require about an extra 2.5 metres to come to a complete stop when braking at 80km/h.

Comparison

Here's how the Ecowing ES31 compares to similar tyres for wet grip (1 = Grade E, 5 = Grade A).

For wet grip, they scored # out of 0 comparison tyres.

Noise

EU GradeCompared to an A grade tyre?
Noise
(A - C)
B (70 dB)2 times as noisy

Another key factor to consider when choosing a tyre is road noise. Once you're over about 40 km/h, the dominant source of noise you hear is from the contact of your tyres on the road.

There is a surprisingly wide variation in the amount of noise each tyre makes.

The Ecowing ES31 tyres produce 70.0 dB of road noise, which corresponds to a rank of B on a scale of A to C in the standardised testing done by the EU.

Expect these tyres to produce about 2 times as much noise as an A grade tyre (the decibel scale is logarithmic).

Comparison

Here's how the Ecowing ES31 compares to similar tyres for noise (1 = Grade C, 3 = Grade A).

For noise, they ranked # out of 0 comparison tyres.

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the Ecowing ES31 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort.

  • ADAC: Summer Tire Test R16

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 400, the Ecowing ES31 would theoretically last 4 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Warranty

We don't have any warranty data for this tyre, unfortunately. Know how long the warranty period is? Let us know over at the contact page.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these premuim touring summer tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

With an overall rating of 69 out of 100, the Ecowing ES31 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their car rubber with some tyres designed for premuim touring summer action.

For fuel efficiency, they score a grade of C, which is more or less average, though this isn't a super important factor.

More important is the wet grip, which gives you an indication of their traction and handling. In this regard, they get a score of B, which is above average.

Finally, for road noise, they receive a B grade, which is about typical.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

  • Treadwear: 400
  • Traction: A (scale: AA, A, B, C)
  • Temperature Resistance: A (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 57 sizes of the Ecowing ES31 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
145/80 R13 75T
155/65 R13 73T
155/80 R13 79T
155/70 R13 75T
155/65 R14 75T
165/65 R15 81T
165/60 R14 75H
165/70 R14 81T
165/65 R15 81H
165/65 R14 79T
165/70 R13 79T
165/70 R14 85T XL
175/65 R14 82T
175/65 R15 84T
175/70 R14 88T XL
175/50 R15 75H
175/65 R15 84H
175/80 R14 88T
175/70 R14 84T
175/60 R15 81H
175/65 R14 86T XL
185/65 R14 86H
185/65 R15 92T XL
185/65 R15 88H
185/65 R14 86T
185/55 R14 80H
185/60 R15 84T
185/60 R15 88H XL
185/65 R15 88T
185/60 R14 82H
185/60 R16 86H
185/60 R15 88T XL
185/60 R14 82T
185/70 R14 88T
185/60 R15 84H
195/65 R15 91T
195/65 R15 95T XL
195/65 R15 91H
195/60 R16 89H
195/60 R15 88H
195/65 R15 91V
195/60 R15 88V
205/55 R16 94H XL
205/50 R17 93W XL
205/55 R17 91W
205/55 R16 91H
205/60 R16 92H
205/55 R16 94V XL
205/55 R16 91V
215/65 R16 98H
215/60 R16 95V
215/60 R16 99V XL
215/50 R18 92H
215/65 R15 96H
225/45 R17 91W
225/50 R17 98W XL
225/55 R17 101W XL
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