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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Nokian zLine (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nokian (69%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian zLine first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the zLine were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian zLine also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nokian
zLine
Number of tests
15
8
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
9.0
7.4
Latest test
2025
2018
Available sizes
216
45

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian zLine
98%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Nokian zLine
98%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Nokian zLine
95%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Nokian zLine
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Nokian zLine
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian zLine
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian zLine
99%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Nokian zLine
98%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Nokian zLine
91%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Nokian zLine
99%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Nokian zLine
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Nokian zLine
90%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Nokian zLine
90%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Nokian zLine
99%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Nokian zLine
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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