Segment
1. Falken ZIEX ZE320 Upper-middle2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Kumho (56%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 76% compared to 62% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE320 was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the ZIEX ZE320 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ZIEX ZE320 is made - Turkey.
| # | Falken ZIEX ZE320
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Falken ZIEX ZE320 6.75
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended2. Falken ZIEX ZE320 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken ZIEX ZE320 Good2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Falken Ziex ZE320 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Falken Ziex ZE320 | 33.0 | 29.5 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34.2 | 27.4 | |||||
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