In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kumho (58%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 74% compared to 64% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the Azenis FK520 were tested.
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobild
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Summer
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2025 | 255/55 R18 | View |
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken Azenis FK520
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