Comparison: Yokohama Advan Sport V105 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Yokohama summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Advan Sport V105 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Advan Sport V105 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Yokohama Advan Sport V105 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.