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Kumho Ecsta PS71 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2018 to 2025 6 publications

Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 averages a finish of 9th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 83% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Noise, at 23% across 8 tests.

  • 15Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 9thAverage finish
  • 53%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Kumho Ecsta PS71

15 tests, 2018 to 2025

0%50%100%2018201920202021202220232025Average 53%2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018): P7 of 8, Beat 14% of the field2018 Test World Summer Tire Test (2018): P8 of 16, Beat 40% of the field2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire Test (2018): P2 of 11, Beat 80% of the field2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout (2019): P18 of 53, Beat 61% of the field2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2019): P20 of 20, Beat 0% of the field2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test (2020): P5 of 50, Beat 92% of the field2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test (2020): P9 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2020): P17 of 20, Beat 16% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 (2021): P3 of 17, Beat 88% of the field2022 Tire Reviews UUHP Summer Tire Test (2022): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (2023): P12 of 50, Beat 77% of the field2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2023): P5 of 20, Beat 68% of the field2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout (2025): P4 of 52, Beat 94% of the field2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025): P13 of 18, Beat 29% of the field2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (2025): P4 of 20, Beat 74% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test P4 of 20

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 impressed with excellent aquaplaning reserves (scoring best in the straight aquaplaning test), convincing driving dynamics, secure handling and short braking distances in all conditions. Its wet handling performance was particularly noteworthy, achieving some of the best times in the wet handling course. The tire offered good mileage of over 26,098 miles and excellent cost performance at just €7.49 per 1000 kilometers, making it a value choice among the premium performers. Its balanced abilities and excellent price-performance ratio earned it an "exemplary" rating.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Value Weak: Noise Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Record by discipline

Where the Kumho Ecsta PS71 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 12 P12.8 of 27.3 48% 1
Dry Handling 6 P10.5 of 16.7 36% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P6 of 16 67% -
Wet
Wet Braking 13 P6 of 26.5 73% 1
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P5 of 18 76% -
Wet Handling 7 P6.9 of 16.7 56% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P12 of 16 27% -
Wet Circle 1 P5 of 21 80% -
Straight Aqua Strong 8 P4 of 16.6 83% 2
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P7.3 of 17.3 67% 1
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 3 P7 of 16.7 55% -
Noise Weak 8 P13.5 of 16.6 23% -
Value
Wear 6 P14 of 19 27% -
Value 5 P11.2 of 19.6 45% -
Rolling Resistance 6 P10.2 of 16.7 49% 1
Fuel Consumption 1 P15 of 18 18% -
Abrasion 1 P14 of 18 24% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Kumho Ecsta PS71. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 11 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind Compare with SportMaxx RT 2 11 5 4 2 56%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 9 shared: 6 ahead, 3 behind Compare with N Fera Sport SU2 9 6 3 - 67%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind 8 4 4 - 50%
Falken Azenis FK510 8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind 8 1 7 - 13%
Continental Premium Contact 6 8 shared: 1 ahead, 7 behind 8 1 7 - 13%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind 7 5 2 - 71%
Fulda SportControl 2 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Ventus S1 evo 3 7 3 4 - 43%
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Kleber Dynaxer UHP 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Firestone RoadHawk 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Giti GitiSportS2 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind Compare with GitiSportS2 5 5 0 - 100%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Advan Sport V107 5 3 2 - 60%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 5 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 5 3 1 1 75%
Toyo Proxes Sport 5 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 5 3 1 1 75%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 5 1 4 - 20%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Pilot Sport 5 5 0 5 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Kumho Ecsta PS71 This tire 15 0 9th 53%
Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 Successor 4 1 3rd 57%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 15 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

Kumho Ecsta PS71 shows a clear wet-weather bias with repeated podiums in wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning, translating into several top overall finishes (4/21 Auto Bild 2025, 4/52 AB shootout 2025, 5/21 AutoBild 2023, 3/17 ADAC 2021, 2/11 ACE 2018). Dry performance is usually mid-pack, while NVH, fuel/rolling resistance, and especially wear and value fluctuate from average to poor, dragging results down in tougher, efficiency-weighted tests (e.g., ADAC). Overall, it's a strong wet performer with competitive value in some tests, but inconsistent durability, noise, and efficiency limit its standing.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wear and Durability Strong
    Details
    • 20/20 wear in 2020 Auto Bild (+50% from best)
    • 20/20 wear in 2019 Auto Bild (+51.1% from best)
    • 14/18 wear and 14/18 abrasion in 2025 ADAC
  • Noise / NVH Strong
    Details
    • 20/20 noise in 2025 Auto Bild (+5.8% from best)
    • 21/21 noise in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+4.7% from best)
    • 9/10 noise in 2022 Tire Reviews (+4.9% from best)
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Fuel) Strong
    Details
    • 18/20 rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild (+26.9% from best)
    • 19/20 rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild (+47.7% from best)
    • 15/18 fuel consumption in 2025 ADAC (+7.5% from best)
  • Dry Performance Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • 12/21 dry handling and 9/21 dry braking in 2025 Auto Bild
    • 15/21 dry braking in 2023 AutoBild UHP (+5.7% from best)
    • 16/20 dry braking and 17/20 dry handling in 2020 Auto Bild
  • Value in ADAC-style Scoring Minor
    Details
    • 11/18 value in 2025 ADAC (+170.2% from best)
    • 16/20 value in 2020 Auto Bild (+60.9% from best)
  • Steering feel Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Kumho Ecsta PS71 (8 tests) and 88 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Aquaplaning resistance strength in 7 of 8 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 88 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 8 tests 17 praise, 2 criticise of 88 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet braking strength in 4 of 8 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 88 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 3 of 8 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 88 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Dry grip weakness in 1 of 8 tests 42 praise, 4 criticise of 88 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Ride comfort no test mentions it 11 praise, 4 criticise of 88 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 15

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 3 tests
P4 of 20 Beat 74% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 impressed with excellent aquaplaning reserves (scoring best in the straight aquaplaning test), convincing driving dynamics, secure handling and short braking distances in all conditions. Its wet handling performance was particularly noteworthy, achieving some of the best times in the wet handling course. The tire offered good mileage of over 26,098 miles and excellent cost performance at just €7.49 per 1000 kilometers, making it a value choice among the premium performers. Its balanced abilities and excellent price-performance ratio earned it an "exemplary" rating.

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingStraight AquaValue WeakNoise WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P13 of 18 Beat 29% of the field

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating due to its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, hindered by its performance on dry roads. It performs well on wet roads. Its environmental performance is also "satisfactory," contributing to the overall rating. On dry roads, it offers inadequate feedback, lacks precision, and is sensitive to temperature, resulting in unstable handling. However, it achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it performs well, with near-excellent braking and excellent handling. Its aquaplaning resistance is good, but it narrowly misses a "good" rating for lateral aquaplaning. Its environmental performance is limited by a low projected mileage and average abrasion and efficiency.

StrongDry BrakingStraight Aqua WeakNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2023 2 tests
2022 1 test
P6 of 10 Beat 44% of the field

2022 Tire Reviews UUHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 255/35 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 seems to have put all its eggs in the deep water basket, where it excelled, however a tire needs to perform well in more than a single category, and unfortunately the PS71 struggled in the dry and wet, in both braking and handling.

StrongStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WeakNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2021 1 test
P3 of 17 Beat 88% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is the best tire in aquaplaning testing, but only has average wet braking. In the dry it's a stable tire. Average noise, fuel consumption and wear.

WinnerFalken Azenis FK510

2020 3 tests
P17 of 20 Beat 16% of the field

2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild 245/45 R18

Conditionally Recommended.

StrongWet BrakingStraight Aqua WeakWear WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2019 2 tests
P20 of 20 Beat 0% of the field

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/45 R17

Conditionally recommended.

WeakDry BrakingNoiseWearValueRolling Resistance WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4

2018 3 tests
P7 of 8 Beat 14% of the field

2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 245/30 R20

StrongStraight AquaRolling Resistance WeakDry HandlingWet Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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