Kumho Tires-Ecsta PA51 215/45R17 91W XL BSW

215/45R17

The Kumho Ecsta PA51 tire comes in 215/45R17. It has a Load Index of 91 which means the tire is rated to hold up to 1356 lbs. The tire has a Speed Rating of W so it is rated to go up to 168 mph. The UTQG rating is 500AA. UTQG is a system of ratings that measures the Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature of the tire. Visit our Information Page to learn more about the UTQG ratings. The tire comes in a Black Side Wall.The Ecsta PA51 is engineered with a rigid, silica based compound featuring high-grip resins that maximize wet traction, dry grip, and handling. This compound forms into an asymmetric tread design with lateral grooves that amplifies grip. A group of four central ribs work with the stiff exterior shoulder in order to maximize cornering grip, traction, stability, and wear life. Kumho utilizes variable pitch sequence technology to minimize road noise and ensure improved comfort levels. This tire is equipped with zig-zag circumferential grooves that maintain consistent grip on lightly snowy roads. Full depth sipes, on the other hand, bolster winter traction on snowy and icy surfaces by providing reliable grip.