Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Recent 2025 results sharpen the contrast. The PS71 surged to top-tier finishes thanks to standout wet performance, aquaplaning reserves, lower rolling resistance, and longer wear, while the V107 excelled in dry grip and steering precision yet stumbled on wet grip consistency and efficiency. Shoppers weighing real-world safety in rain and running costs versus razor-sharp dry dynamics will find clear trade-offs here.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | three | |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | two |
While it might look like the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is better than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet security: shorter wet braking and faster wet handling across 2025 tests
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (notably straight-line) for high-speed rain confidence
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel/efficiency metrics
- Stronger wear/mileage and superior cost-per-1,000 km value
- Sporty dry performance with short dry braking and stable, precise handling
- Competitive dry lap pace and steering feedback
- Lower exterior noise in multiple tests
- Good wet braking in some earlier tests and balanced on-limit behavior
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 stopped the vehicle in 2.25% less distance than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Dry Braking: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was 1.17% faster around a lap than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stopped the vehicle in 5.12% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stopped the vehicle in 4.51% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was 1.35% faster around a wet lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was 4.41% faster around a wet circle than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Circle: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 floated at a 4.1% higher speed than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Straight Aqua: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 slipped out at a 1.52% higher speed than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 scored 17.02% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during three noise tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 measured 1.34% quieter than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Noise: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during three wear tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is predicted to cover 12.25% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wear: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during three value tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 proved to have a 21.13% better value based on price/1000km than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Value: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Price
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one price tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 cost 11.11% less than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Price: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 had a 16.29% lower rolling resistance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 and Yokohama Advan Sport V107 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 emitted 9.79% less particle wear matter than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Abrasion: Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Real World Driver Reviews
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 positively for strong wet and dry grip, predictable handling, and good value, often comparing it favorably to pricier premium options. Noise and faster wear appear as the main trade-offs, with several reports of increased road noise over time and below-average tread life for some vehicles. A minority report balancing/'egg-shaped' defects and tramlining, but these are not universal. Overall, the PS71 is a well-liked mid-range UHP tire focused on grip and value.
Based on 82 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 delivers strong dry grip, sharp handling, and confident wet performance when warm, with several high-scoring reviews praising its sporty feel and feedback (including on EVs). However, many note high road noise on coarse surfaces and notably fast tread wear, making it less ideal for daily comfort or longevity-focused use.
Based on 20 reviews with an average rating of 73%
I've always used kumho because the price well reflects in proformance if only they didn't need constant rebalencing.
I've had 4 duff pairs, ku31 x 2 pair, ku 39 x 2 pair that had to come off in the end they were so bad.
No amount of balencing can sort an egg shape tire.
These new ps71 are very soft, squishy, feel like running on 20psi with 30g wheel wobble even after twice rebalencing them & 1 of them is egg shape.
I am worn out with trying to get them right & think after years of kumho on... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 shines for enthusiastic dry driving-shorter dry stops, higher dry handling speeds, clearer feedback, and lower exterior noise. However, its weaker wet margins in several 2025 tests, higher rolling resistance, and shorter wear reduce its overall versatility and cost efficiency. If you prioritize precise dry feel and braking above all else, the V107 fits; for balanced performance with wet safety and low running costs, the PS71 is the safer, smarter pick.
Key Differences
- Wet grip: PS71 often holds a significant edge (e.g., up to ~14% shorter wet stops in 2025 shootout).
- Aquaplaning: PS71 stronger in straight aquaplaning; V107 occasionally better in curved but generally trails.
- Dry performance: V107 tends to brake shorter and carry slightly higher dry handling speeds.
- Efficiency: PS71 has lower rolling resistance; V107 recorded the highest RR in a 2025 test.
- Wear and running costs: PS71 consistently outlasts V107 and offers better €/1,000 km value.
- Noise/comfort: V107 is quieter; PS71 scores higher in subjective comfort in at least one 2025 test but can be louder.
Overall Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS71
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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