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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta X3 KL17
KumhoKumho

Ecsta X3 KL17

R13 – R16
VS
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

8.1
R13 – R21
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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 USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (70%).

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta X3 KL17
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Number of tests
—
29
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
4.0
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
2
197

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
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
33%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
65%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
57%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
66%
Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
83%
Interior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
71%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
72%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
69%

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