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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Falken e.Ziex (2026)

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 (75%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 75% 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 e.Ziex first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
1
4
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
6.0
3.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
73
37

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
96%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
94%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Falken e.Ziex
90%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Falken e.Ziex
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Falken e.Ziex
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
95%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Falken e.Ziex
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
88%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
88%
Falken e.Ziex
100%

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