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Comparison: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Nokian Hakka Black 3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Hakka Black 3

5.4
R17 – R22
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 54% of the Nokian Hakka Black 3. The first tyre test of Nokian Hakka Black 3 was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Nokian
Hakka Black 3
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
2
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
3.5
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
58
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Hakka Black 3
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Dry braking
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Dry handling
Nokian Hakka Black 3
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Hakka Black 3
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Hakka Black 3
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Wet braking
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Hakka Black 3
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Wet handling
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Hakka Black 3
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Hakka Black 3
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%

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