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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 A and rolling resistance D.

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: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
FirestoneUpper-middle
Firehawk Sport
7.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Dry steering response, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet handling
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
8.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet handling - objective
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Dry steering response, Dry handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Dry steering response, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet braking, Dry steering response
Worse at: Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Wet handling - objective
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NexenBudget
N Fera SU 2
1.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet braking
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
8.0
Better at: Wet handling, Dry braking

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.

Reviews

7.3
58 Reviews

Customers like

Strong dry grip
Quiet ride
Long tread life
Good handling and stability
Acceptable wet grip when new

Customers don't like

Weak wet grip
Premature tread wear
Needs warming up for best grip
Quality and structural defects

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
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Tests (5)

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5 Tests 4× Recommended
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
#8 Of 9 Tyres
8th
Ford Focus
···
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 £161

1 Variants

97YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£161
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245/45 R18From £110

2 Variants

100YXL
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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

1 Variants

103YXL

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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