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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than CST (52%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Medallion MD-A1 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
2
15
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
21.5
9.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
264
225

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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