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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Nokian Powerproof

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, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Kumho (57%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Kumho Ecsta PS91 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian Powerproof has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea and Powerproof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
5
11
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.4
7.5
Latest test
2023
2022
Available sizes
50
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
83%
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
92%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
82%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Dry lane changing
Kumho Ecsta PS91
62%
Nokian Powerproof
99%
Dry steering response
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
92%
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS91
95%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS91
87%
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
82%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS91
98%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
91%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
83%
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS91
83%
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
97%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS91
97%
Nokian Powerproof
96%

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