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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

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The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV is a mid-range summer SUV tire with test support for braking, wet handling and sand traction. Noise and rolling resistance are less competitive, and comfort drew criticism in one test.

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Tests say 5th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P6 of 10 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated April 2025.

  • 2professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

8.5/10

Better than 79% of summer tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2024-2025 79% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 79% 8.5

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.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 91% 44% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 85% 40% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 10% 9% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 5% 7% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 91% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 87% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18 P6 / 10
  2. 2024 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19 P4 / 11
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV averages a finish of 5th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
5th Average
4th Best
6th Worst
The latest test

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test P6 of 10

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV delivers good overall performance at a more accessible price point. It offers decent handling on wet and dry surfaces with respectable braking distances. Demonstrates good off-road performance, particularly in sand traction tests. Average in terms of rolling resistance and noise levels. Presents a balanced package with no major weaknesses but lacks the outstanding qualities of the top performers. Good value for money for SUV owners seeking reliable performance without the premium price.

Weak: Grass Traction Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18P6 / 10
20242024 Summer SUV Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19P4 / 11
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV stops 2.6% shorter than premium rivals, 4.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 91/100.
How good is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV stops 1.3% shorter than premium rivals, 0.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 85/100.
How fuel efficient is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV's rolling resistance is 5.7% higher than premium rivals, 6.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 1.3% higher than budget rivals.
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