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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
24
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
302
225

Wet

Wet
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%

Snow

Snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%

Dry

Dry
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry steering response
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry performance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry driving behavior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Comfort

Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Interior noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

Offroad

Offroad
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

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