Comparison: GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 74% of GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is made - Slovenia/Germany.