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Kumho ecowing ES31

Premium Touring Summer

Replaces the ecowing ES01 KH27

Kumho has introduced its latest eco tyre, the Ecowing ES31, to the UK market, joining its high performance Ecsta range. The new tyre will gradually replace the established KH27, and is available initially in a total of 38 14 to 17 inch sizes, almost 70 percent of which carry a B label grade for rolling resistance.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 29 owner reviews 74% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P9 of 18 · 2022 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 29owner reviews
  • 339,204miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Kumho ecowing ES31

7.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 29 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews29 owner reviews · rated 74% 57% 66%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 34%
Combined 52% 7.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 66% of this score. The other 34% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2022 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 215/60 R16 P9 / 18 Placing only
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2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test P9 of 18

The Kunho Ecowing ES31 achieves the best results on dry roads in the field and also shows very good wear behavior. However, its performance in the wet is only rated as satisfactory. This leads to a devaluation of the overall rating - the tire is therefore recommended.

Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6

YearTestResultAward
20222022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre TestADAC · 215/60 R16P9 / 18
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Size Range49 sizes available

145-225Width45-80Profile13-18Rim73-101 T-WLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 49 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-71dB

Popular sizes205/55 R16175/65 R14185/65 R15185/60 R15205/60 R16195/60 R15
VersionsOE for BMW
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Kumho ecowing ES31 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Kumho ecowing ES31 is expected to last around 36,000 miles (57,936 km).
What do owners say about the Kumho ecowing ES31?
Across 29 owner ratings the Kumho ecowing ES31 averages 74%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.5. 11 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Kumho ecowing ES31's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho ecowing ES31 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho ecowing ES31?
Owners rate the Kumho ecowing ES31 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 29 reviews.
How well do the Kumho ecowing ES31 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho ecowing ES31 7.9 out of 10 for wear across 29 reviews. 11 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
More questions about the Kumho ecowing ES31 (6)
Would owners buy the Kumho ecowing ES31 again?
74% of owners say they would buy the Kumho ecowing ES31 again, based on the 27 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Kumho ecowing ES31's wet grip?
Of the 29 owner reviews analysed for the Kumho ecowing ES31, 18 mention wet grip: 12 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Kumho ecowing ES31's dry grip?
Of the 29 owner reviews analysed for the Kumho ecowing ES31, 15 mention dry grip: 14 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Then I was impressed by the grip on dry roads which had a confidence and a stability even in braking". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Kumho ecowing ES31's road noise?
Of the 29 owner reviews analysed for the Kumho ecowing ES31, 11 mention road noise: 10 praise it (quiet) and 1 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "At first I was impressed by how quiet they are and they continue to be after 28,000 Km". Read those reviews
What does the Kumho ecowing ES31 replace?
The Kumho ecowing ES31 is the successor to the Kumho ecowing ES01 KH27 in Kumho's range.
What sizes does the Kumho ecowing ES31 come in?
The Kumho ecowing ES31 is available in 84 sizes, ranging from 145-225/45-80 R13-18.
Owner Questions (1)
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Why do these score just 30% for wear and yet 98% for buy again? I can't find any mention of fast wear in the written reviews.
September 25, 2019
There's a chance only one of the four reviews left a wear score, skewing the results.

Kumho ecowing ES31 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 29 reviews

Owners of the Kumho Ecowing ES31 most consistently praise its strong dry grip, quiet running and comfortable ride, with many also noting good fuel economy and long tread life for the money. Wet performance is more mixed: while plenty report decent wet grip, around one in five owners complain of weak wet braking/traction (sometimes in heavy rain or as the tyre wears). A smaller group (around one in ten) also mention soft sidewalls leading to less precise steering feel.

What owners mention most counted across 29 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 29 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Wear 79%
  • Comfort 77%
  • Road Feedback 72%
  • Wet Grip 67%
  • Handling 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 94%

“I drive a KIA RIO 1.200cc MY 2012, the car was bought new with some lousy HANKOOK KINERGY ECO 425 with which I did 65,000 Km and after I brought them twice front and rear. With the new Kumho [although MADE IN CHINA] the...”

  • Kia Motors Rio
  • 28 miles
Read full review → 1,039 found this helpful
Most critical 55%

“REALLY BAD in the wet, ok in the dry. I have had i30 cars for the past 12 years. In WET conditions, these are the worst Kumho tyres I have experienced... in fact worst tyre ever in 30 years of driving. After 2 losses of...”

  • Hyundai i30
  • 4,000 miles
Read full review → 1,136 found this helpful
Longest term 81%

“Using them on a 1.3 Toyota Yaris , in mixed conditions on highway and mountain roads. The grip is good in dry and wet, even heavy rain. In confidence with them. Comfort is good too , and noise level is normal. They are...”

  • Toyota Yaris
  • 45,000 miles
Read full review → 27 found this helpful

All 29 Kumho ecowing ES31 reviews

Score spread across 28 written reviews
73%
Meho
End of Life

Overall, these tires performed amazingly over the 4 seasons I've driven on them.

Dry performance: Handling and feedback are solid — nothing spectacular, but perfectly adequate. They're impressively quiet, and I noticed a clear difference in fuel consumption compared to my winter set.

Wet performance: This is where it's more nuanced. When new, I had zero complaints in the wet — braking and handling were confidence-inspiring. It was only after roughly the halfway point of their tread life that I started noticing wet braking and handling begin to deteriorate. So while the wet-weather grip degrades over time, it wasn't a problem from day one.

Treadwear: Excellent longevity. With ~55,000 km on them, I'm only now scratching the minimum wear indicator — very long-lasting for the mileage.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 24
90%
Member
Mid-Life

Great all round tyre for the price.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 12
81%
Member
End of Life

Using them on a 1.3 Toyota Yaris , in mixed conditions on highway and mountain roads.
The grip is good in dry and wet, even heavy rain. In confidence with them.
Comfort is good too , and noise level is normal.
They are at end of life after 4 years and 45.000 miles. Never experienced any puncture.
Even worn, they still had very good grip on dry road, but lighly slippery on wet roads. They offer solid performance for the price, so I'm replacing them by the same.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 27

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73%
bobo
Mid-Life
Currently fitted to my mazda 6 in Qld Australia. Driven so far in Summer weather and the occasional heavy rain. Tyres have never given me any issues in regards to grip in the wet or dry when driven normally or pushed hard. For the price they do the job adequately and the treadwear rating is 400 is high which means if you cover a lot of kms they will definetly last a long time.
Negatives: the sidewall in the tyre is quite soft so when changing lanes / swerving side to side you can feel the tyres moving. Despite being called an eco tyre the rolling resistance is quite high when compared to my previous tyres Ecopia Ep300. I've found in highway driving they use 0.4L/100km more on average and about 0.6L/100km more in suburban driving.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 133
64%
Member
End of Life
Great grip in the dry, decent grip in the wet, poor grip when cold & wet.
Could be a great tyre but I've never got my money out of them since they have extreme uneven wear.

I've had 2 sets and both were subject to extreme wear on the outer edges of the front tyres. This is despite multiple alignment checks from different companies that showed alignment to be spot on.

Other than that they perform well, but I won't be buying them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 266
76%
Member
I've had the tyre on a 80hp 1ton Polo 9n3 from 2009 for roughly 10000 km. The only comparison I have is with a budget and extremely old winter tyre.
It handles well on wet surfaces, but I can't really speak about road feel, as the polo's steering is terrible in that regard. I've never felt the tyre loosing grip in corners and it gave me great confidence in very wet conditions, though I have to say that wet braking seems a bit bad (but this might be a symptom of the rather skinny tyre itself).
Dry driving and fuel economy over all has been great (80km/h 4.9L/100km, 100km/h 5.5L/100km, 130km/h 6.5L/100km), as is the road noise which is more than acceptable. In the dry I would have to say that the car is a bit skittish (new Sachs shocks) so take that as you wish, but that might be, again, the fault of the rather soft suspension the Polo has.

Overall, for the price, I can't say I'm disappointed and I can definitely recommend them, especially if you get a good deal on them, but I'd go ahead and buy them at full price too.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
Helpful 303
34%
Member
Very poor. The steering is imprecise. They're dangerous in the water. They're extremely soft on the sides. They pitch when turning. They should be discontinued and practically banned.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 850
94%
Member
I drive a KIA RIO 1.200cc MY 2012, the car was bought new with some lousy HANKOOK KINERGY ECO 425 with which I did 65,000 Km and after I brought them twice front and rear. With the new Kumho [although MADE IN CHINA] the surprises followed one another. At first I was impressed by how quiet they are and they continue to be after 28,000 Km. Then I was impressed by the grip on dry roads which had a confidence and a stability even in braking that won you over immediately and continues to win you over. As for wear and tear, they remain brand new [the car is kept in a garage], and in general the roads in Greece are so slippery that the tires do not have much wear. Now let's go to the only black spot which is the rain. Things are not so pleasant there. Especially in heavy rain there is no proper water drainage. It's like they clog their grooves with water and create a film of water between the tire and the road. Worse than the original Hankooks. So in the water you need special attention. In conclusion, I would dare to say that I would gladly buy them again because I liked their price and because they are an honest tire for the money you pay.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,039
80%
Member
Replace the previous Bridgestone Nextry tyre, the ES31 felt safe & capable in both dry and wet scenario, i am an easy driver in an Ioniq 28KWh, ride is good and didn't notice any bad behaviour. Too early to comment on tyre wear as i had only done around 5000km in it.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 915
74%
Member
I drive civic 2005 on city roads in Bulgaria. I’ve been driving 3 summers these kumhos. They are good on the dry roads, fuel efficient too and have a good price. They are good for NORMAL DRIVING and I’m happy with them. Not so good on wet roads.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,033
47%
Member
Bad precision in dry, worst ever in wet. Never buy again. Im planning quit them
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 958
83%
Member
As today, it will be 1.5 year that I have Kumho tires on my hatchback. They are really responsive in wet/dry roads. Even in rain they hold great grip. Within these 35k miles that I drove with them I can say that they are great. I tested them even at great speeds (consistent 160 km/h) on motorway and they are holding like a champ. For the price you will get 100% of your € worth.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 955
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