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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 Ecsta PS71, which is a tyre from Kumho with a rating of 83%, 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 with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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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
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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.
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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. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
89.6%
87.6%
64%
Premium £161
109 Y
2. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84.5%
83.8%
93.6%
Premium
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86.7%
90.8%
79.8%
Premium £126
109 Y
4. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £151
109 H + 1
5. Kumho Ecsta PS71
80.9%
73.9%
68.9%
Upper-middle
6. Hankook Ra43 Dynapro Hpx
Premium £149
109 V
7. Bridgestone Turanza 6
75.8%
78.6%
63%
Premium £137
109 V
8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
84.4%
86.8%
89.7%
Premium £126
109 W + 1
9. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £166
109 Y
10. Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
80.8%
78.4%
Upper-middle £108
109 Y
11. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £159
109 Y
12. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76.7%
Upper-middle £111
109 Y
13. Nokian PowerProof 1! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 2
Upper-middle £138
109 Y
14. Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2
73.1%
86.6%
73.3%
Upper-middle
15. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £89
109 Y
16. General Tire Grabber GT Plus
70.2%
64.5%
Lowcost £159
109 Y
17. Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure
Premium
18. Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
70.9%
80.5%
74.3%
Upper-middle £172
0 V + 4
19. Matador Hectorra 5
74.3%
Lowcost