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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Toyo Proxes T1 SportUpper-middle
ToyoToyo

Proxes T1 Sport

R13 – R20
3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Proxes T1 Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Toyo
Proxes T1 Sport
Number of tests
15
15
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
9.0
11.6
Latest test
2025
2020
Available sizes
216
21

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
76%
Toyo
Proxes T1 Sport
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
68%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
68%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
73%
Toyo
Proxes T1 Sport
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
66%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
78%
Toyo
Proxes T1 Sport
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
78%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
76%
Ride Comfort
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
81%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
56%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
63%
Toyo
Proxes T1 Sport
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
32%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
56%
Fuel Efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
84%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
53%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
50%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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