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Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Kumho Ecsta PS71

Summer
Upper-middle
8.6 /10 Recommended

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

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15 Tests Price from: £69 109 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

KumhoThis tyre
Ecsta PS71
8.6
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Interior noise, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Dry handling
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
FalkenUpper-middle
Ziex ZE320
7.7
Better at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
SailunBudget
Atrezzo ZSR2
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Wet handling
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
VredesteinPremium
ULTRAC VORTI+
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
9.3
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent aquaplaning resistance and strong performance in wet conditions, including short braking distances and safe handling.

Short braking distances and secure handling on dry roads.

Well-balanced performance with good traction and safe driving behavior in a variety of conditions, including off-road and sandy surfaces.

Low rolling resistance, contributing to reduced fuel consumption.

Fair and moderate price for the performance offered.

Weaknesses

Moderate comfort levels, especially on dry roads.

Slightly increased road noise compared to competitors.

Lower predicted longevity and higher wear rate.

Higher weight than average.

History

2018
2× Tested
ACE235/45 R18#2Recommended
Autobild245/30 R20#7Conditionally recommended
2019
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#18
Autobild225/45 R17#20Satisfactory
2020
3× Tested
Autobild245/45 R18#5
ADAC225/40 R18#10Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R18#17Conditionally recommended
2021
1× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#3Good
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#5Good
ACE225/45 R18#7Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#12
2025
3× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#4
Autobild225/40 R18#6Exemplary
ADAC225/40 R18#13Satisfactory
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Tests (15)

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15 Tests 10× Recommended
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#4 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
4th
Dry braking: 34.2 mWet braking: 27.4 m
BMW 1
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#6 Of 13 Tyres
Autobild2025
6thExemplary
BMW 1
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#13 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2025
13thSatisfactory
VW Golf
1.Continental SportContact 7Good
···
12.Ceat SportDriveSatisfactory
13.Kumho Ecsta PS71Satisfactory
14.Nokian Powerproof 1Satisfactory
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
5thGood
BMW 3
ACE Summer
225/45 R18
#7 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2023
7thHighly recommended
Mercedes Benz C-class
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Test winner
···
6.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Highly recommended
7.Kumho Ecsta PS71Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#12 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
12th
Dry braking: 61.7 mWet braking: 26.6 m
BMW 3
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#3 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
3rdGood
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#5 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2020
5th
Dry braking: 34,9 mWet braking: 29 m
BMW 5 series
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#10 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2020
10thSatisfactory
Volkswagen Golf
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#17 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
17thConditionally recommended
BMW 5 series
1.Continental PremiumContact 6Exemplary
···
16.Uniroyal Rainsport 3Satisfactory
17.Kumho Ecsta PS71Conditionally recommended
18.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Conditionally recommended
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#18 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild2019
18th
Dry braking: 37,1 mWet braking: 31,6 m
BMW 1
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#20 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2019
20thSatisfactory
BMW 1
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Exemplary
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19.Kenda KR41 Emera A1Satisfactory
20.Kumho Ecsta PS71Satisfactory
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ACE Summer
235/45 R18
#2 Of 11 Tyres
ACE2018
2ndRecommended
1.Falken Azenis FK510Recommended
2.Kumho Ecsta PS71Recommended
3.Nokian zLineRecommended
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Autobild Summer
245/30 R20
#7 Of 8 Tyres
Autobild2018
7thConditionally recommended
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SExemplary
···
6.Bridgestone Potenza S001Satisfactory
7.Kumho Ecsta PS71Conditionally recommended
8.Nankang Noble Sport NS-20
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Sizes (109)

0/0 R0From £135

2 Variants

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Kumho Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Kumho's summer car range runs from the Ecsta sport line, led by the new Ecsta Sport PS72 and its sharper Sport S variant, down through the value-sport PS71 and the comfort-leaning Ecsta HS52, finishing with the Solus touring family for quiet, economical everyday driving.

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◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 10× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended2× (20%)
●Good6× (60%)
●Conditionally recommended2× (20%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.7xxx/xx R20 7.0225/xx Rxx 8.9235/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 7.0

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