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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Satin (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Vredestein Ultrac SatinPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Ultrac Satin

R16 – R20
1 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 Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Vredestein (62%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Vredestein Ultrac Satin first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Ultrac Satin were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Vredestein
Ultrac Satin
Number of tests
15
12
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
9.0
7.8
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
216
71

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
76%
Vredestein
Ultrac Satin
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
73%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
60%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
85%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
81%
Vredestein
Ultrac Satin
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
68%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
85%
Vredestein
Ultrac Satin
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
85%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
75%
Vredestein
Ultrac Satin
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
75%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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