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Kumho Ecsta PS71
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Kumho Ecsta PS71

Summer
Upper-middle
7.8 /10 Recommended

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent aquaplaning resistance and strong performance in wet conditions, including short braking distances and safe handling.

Short braking distances and secure handling on dry roads.

Well-balanced performance with good traction and safe driving behavior in a variety of conditions, including off-road and sandy surfaces.

Low rolling resistance, contributing to reduced fuel consumption.

Fair and moderate price for the performance offered.

Weaknesses

Moderate comfort levels, especially on dry roads.

Slightly increased road noise compared to competitors.

Lower predicted longevity and higher wear rate.

Higher weight than average.

History

2018
2× Tested
ACE235/45 R18#2Recommended
Autobild245/30 R20#7Conditionally recommended
2019
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#18
Autobild225/45 R17#20Satisfactory
2020
3× Tested
Autobild245/45 R18#5
ADAC225/40 R18#10Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R18#17Conditionally recommended
2021
1× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#3Good
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#5Good
ACE225/45 R18#7Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#12
2025
3× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#4
Autobild225/40 R18#6Exemplary
ADAC225/40 R18#13Satisfactory

Tests (15)

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15 Tests 10× Recommended
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#13 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2025
13thSatisfactory
VW Golf
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
5thGood
BMW 3
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#3 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
3rdGood
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#10 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2020
10thSatisfactory
Volkswagen Golf
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#17 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
17thConditionally recommended
BMW 5 series
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#20 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2019
20thSatisfactory
BMW 1
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Sizes (119)

195/55 R16From £86

2 Variants

8791VXLRFT
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205/45 R16From £78

2 Variants

87WXL
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205/55 R16From £72

3 Variants

91WVRFT
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205/60 R16From £74

4 Variants

9692VXL.
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205/65 R16From £84

1 Variants

95H
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Ratings

Tested 10× By professional organizations

●Exemplary2× (20%)
●Recommended6× (60%)
●Conditionally recommended2× (20%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.7xxx/xx R20 7.0225/xx Rxx 8.9235/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 7.0

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