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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

255/55 R18 Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV variants


Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV is a summer tyre made in total of 55 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 255/55 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (215) and 30mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 140.25mm sidewall height. In 255/55 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 255/55 R18, Ecsta PS71 SUV usually competes against Azenis FK510 SUV, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 62%, compared to 64% of the Kumho in question. Latest test in 255/55 R18 was held by Autobild in 2025, where Ecsta PS71 SUV received rating "Good" and finished on the 6. place. It was tested on a .

255/55 R18 109 Y

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ( 255/55 ZR18 109Y XL )
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£103
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Ecsta PS71 XL
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£117
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV is made in 55 sizes, starting from 215/65 R17 up to 285/35 R22.

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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (255/55 R18)
Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 255/55 R18
good
Ranked #6 of 10
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV finished 6th among 10 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Good.' It was praised for its dynamic handling on wet surfaces and off-road, along with impressive short braking distances and low rolling resistance. The tire excelled particularly in sand traction, showcasing its robust performance in that discipline. However, it exhibited delayed steering response on dry roads.
Name WetDryOffroad
Best values in test1-2+2
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV222
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255/55 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84.5%
83.8%
93.6%
Premium £138
109 V
2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86.7%
90.8%
79.8%
Premium £140
109 Y
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
89.6%
87.6%
64%
Premium £166
109 Y
4. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £152
109 H + 1
5. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
84.4%
86.8%
89.7%
Premium £136
109 W + 1
6. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £196
109 Y
7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £140
109 Y
8. Hankook Ra43 Dynapro Hpx
Premium £153
109 V
9. Bridgestone Turanza 6
75.8%
78.6%
63%
Premium £132
109 V
10. Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
80.8%
78.4%
Upper-middle £121
109 Y
11. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76.7%
Upper-middle £103
109 Y
12. Falken Azenis FK510 SUV
85.7%
Upper-middle
13. Nokian PowerProof 1
Upper-middle £166
109 Y
14. Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2
73.1%
86.6%
73.3%
Upper-middle £151
109 W + 1
15. Continental Ecocontact 6! Newer model available: Continental EcoContact 7
62%
78.8%
85%
Premium £160
109 H + 2
16. General Tire Grabber GT Plus
70.2%
64.5%
Lowcost £125
109 Y
17. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £118
109 Y
18. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5! Newer model available: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
91.7%
90.4%
77.2%
Premium £155
105 T + 1
19. Pirelli Scorpion VERDE
73%
77.9%
74.9%
Premium £177
105 W + 5
20. GoodYear Wrangler AT Adventure
Premium
21. Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
70.9%
80.5%
74.3%
Upper-middle £154
0 V + 4
22. Matador Hectorra 5
74.3%
Lowcost