Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum KU27 UHP 235/45R17 97W XL Passenger Tire

Stuck 4 of these bad boys on an '03 volvo S80. I've put about 6-700 miles on them this far so i feel it's time to give them a review. They're incredibly smooth for the price range, they balanced well, and the road noise is very minimal compared to comparable ties in this price range. Your value is exceptional, really. Traction on dry asphalt is great as to be expected, the sidewalls seem to be relatively "stiff" as compared to a "sloppy" feeling while steering which is nice if you have a vehicle with a heavier front end than usual (note the "high-dispersion silica compound and Escot casing" for this ECTSA LX Platinum.) I replaced a set of Mastercraft Stratus A/S tires, and these KUHMO tires exceed in every single category possible in my experience. Rain traction is quite well despite what i had seen from other reviews. I haven't yet tested snow traction (Northern Utah) due to this years unfortunately dry winter. I hope to return to this review with a more comprehensive update as to where these tires take me in the long run. thanks

I've been running the Kumho LX Platinum tires on my car for a while now, and overall they've been a solid upgrade for daily driving. The first thing I noticed was how quiet and comfortable they are at highway speeds—road noise is noticeably reduced, and the ride feels smoother over rough pavement and expansion joints. For anyone doing a lot of commuting or long drives, that alone makes a difference.