The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been praised for its balanced performance and excellent performance on wet roads. Its aquaplaning resistance is particularly impressive. In dry conditions, the tyre delivers satisfactory braking and handling, but its grip could be better. The PS71 produces a fair amount of noise in the cabin, and its fuel consumption is average. While it has a reasonable price, the tyre's wear is slightly below average. However, according to some tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 offers good handling and short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, and a high level of sporting potential. Overall, the tyre seems to perform well in wet conditions but could be improved in the dry.
Kumho Ecsta PS71 is made in 135 sizes, starting from 195/55 R16 up to 285/35 R22.
2018
Kumho Ecsta PS71 was tested 2x (ACE,...)
2019
Kumho Ecsta PS71 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2020
Kumho Ecsta PS71 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2021
Kumho Ecsta PS71 was tested 1x (ADAC)
2022
Kumho Ecsta PS71 was tested 1x (Tyre Reviews)
2023
Kumho Ecsta PS71 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a middle segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most valued organisations that test tyres. From 2018 to 2023, this tyre has been tested in various dimensions and periods such as summer. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has received an overall rating of 79% based on the results from these 11 tests, which is considered to be a very good result for a middle segment tyre. This tyre has fared well in most of the tests, with its best result achieved in the Aquaplaning - cross and Aquaplaning - longitudal disciplines in the 2018 ACE Summer tyre test for the 235/45 R18 dimension. Its worst result was in the Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 for 225/45 R17, where it took the last place. However, the tyre has also won one of the tests - the Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18 - braking distance test, where it was declared the best tyre for BMW 5 series. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has also been best in some of the tested disciplines, such as the aforementioned Aquaplaning - cross and Aquaplaning - longitudal, as well as the Exterior noise in the 2018 ACE Summer tyre test for the same 235/45 R18 dimension, and Rolling resistance in the Autobild Summer tyre test 2018 for the 245/30 R20 dimension.
All tyre tests where Kumho Ecsta PS71 was featured:
Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 67 | 47 | 18 | 3 | |||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 61.7 | 26.6 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 1 | 2 | 3- | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 2,3 | 2,4 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | ||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 37,1 | 31,6 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 2 | 2- | 3- | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 149 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 9 | ||
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100% (1x) | 85% (5x) | 75% (2x) | ||
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Highly recommended | Recommended | Satisfactory | Good | Conditionally recommended |
1x | 1x | 2x | 2x | 2x |
R17 | R18 | R20 |
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85% (2x) | 86% (5x) | 75% (1x) |
225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
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88% (5x) | 85% (1x) | 75% (2x) |
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.