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Kumho Ecsta PS91

Kumho Ecsta PS91

Summer
Upper-middle
3.6 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Kumho Ecsta PS91 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Upper-middle. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 49 available sizes from R18 to R21. EU label data is mostly wet grip B and rolling resistance E.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

KumhoThis tyre
Ecsta PS91
3.6
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet braking
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Dry handling, Exterior noise, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Wet handling
Giti
Gitisport S2
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Wet braking, Dry braking
NexenBudget
N Fera SU 2
1.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.6
Better at: Dry handling, Wet braking, Dry braking
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet braking
FirestoneUpper-middle
Firehawk Sport
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Very quiet when passing, providing a comfortable driving experience.

Good braking performance on dry roads.

Effective water drainage and stable handling in wet conditions, with minimal reaction to load changes.

Weaknesses

Longer braking distances and noticeable understeer in wet conditions.

Sluggish steering response.

Increased rolling resistance.

History

2015
1× Tested
Sportauto235/35 R19#7Conditionally recommended
2017
2× Tested
Sportscars235/35 R19#7Satisfactory
SportAuto225/40 R18#7Conditionally recommended
2023
2× Tested
Autozeitung235/35 R19#8
SportAuto225/40 R18#8Good
Price vs Quality
Size:

Tests (5)

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5 Tests 4× Recommended
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
#8 Of 9 Tyres
8th
Ford Focus
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9.Giti Gitisport S2Recommended for economical driving
SportAuto Summer
225/40 R18
#8 Of 11 Tyres
Sportscars Summer
235/35 R19
#7 Of 9 Tyres

Sizes (49)

1 Variants

92YXL

1 Variants

95YXL
235/40 R18From £110

1 Variants

95YXL
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£110
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1 Variants

92YXL
245/40 R18From £113

1 Variants

97YXL
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£113
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245/45 R18From £116

2 Variants

100YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£116
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255/35 R18From £121

1 Variants

94YXL
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£121
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255/40 R18From £146

1 Variants

99YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£146
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1 Variants

97YXL

1 Variants

101YXL

1 Variants

99YXL
275/40 R18From £178

1 Variants

103YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£178
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1 Variants

101YXL

Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Good2× (50%)
Conditionally recommended2× (50%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 7.8xxx/xx R19 7.8225/xx Rxx 7.8235/xx Rxx 7.8

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kumho Ecsta PS91 made?
Kumho Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea.

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