Kumho 275/40 R22 108Y Ecsta PS71 2024

Kumho Ecsta PS71 275/40 R22 108Y XL is a high-performance summer SUV tyre designed for compatible vehicles requiring a 22-inch fitment. This configuration features a 275 mm section width, 40-series profile and 22-inch rim, with a 108Y XL service description. Load index 108 corresponds to a maximum load of 1000 kg per tyre, while the Y speed rating allows speeds up to 300 km/h under the specified operating conditions.

Tread Design and Steering Response

The Ecsta PS71 SUV uses an asymmetric tread pattern developed to provide direct steering response and stable road contact. Its tread arrangement is designed to support precise handling during straight-line driving, lane changes and cornering.

Dry-Road Handling and Cornering

The 275 mm section width provides a broad contact area, while the 40-series profile supports responsive steering and controlled cornering. The XL construction provides the increased load capacity associated with this specification and is suited to performance-oriented SUV applications.

Wet-Road Performance

The tread design and high-dispersible silica compound are developed to support grip and braking on wet roads. The exact 275/40 R22 108Y XL configuration carries an EU wet-grip rating of A, indicating its certified wet-road braking classification under the applicable EU tyre-label testing procedure.

High-Speed Stability and Braking

The Y speed rating provides a rated speed capability of up to 300 km/h when operated within the specified load and inflation conditions. The tread and reinforced construction are designed to maintain stable road contact during higher-speed driving. Actual braking distance and handling depend on vehicle condition, road surface, tyre pressure, tyre condition and driving style.

Comfort and Road Noise

The Ecsta PS71 SUV is designed to combine performance-oriented road handling with controlled everyday driving comfort. This exact configuration is listed with an external rolling noise level of 73 dB and noise class B under the EU tyre-label system.

Seasonal Performance

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV 275/40 R22 108Y XL is classified as a summer tyre. It is intended primarily for paved-road and performance-oriented SUV driving and is not classified as a winter or severe-snow tyre.

Load Capacity and Speed Rating

The 108 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 1000 kg per tyre. The Y speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 300 km/h, subject to the applicable load, inflation pressure and vehicle manufacturer's requirements.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

Kumho Ecsta PS71 275/40 R22 108Y XL is suitable for compatible SUVs and passenger vehicles requiring this exact fitment. It is particularly suited to drivers seeking direct steering response, dry-road cornering stability, strong wet-road grip and stable high-speed performance.