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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
96%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
86%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
100%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
77%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
85%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
83%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
100%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
90%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
90%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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