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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Triangle). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Triangle (46%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV has a better rating of 75% compared to 73% of the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the EffeX SUV TS 601 were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Triangle
EffeX SUV TS 601
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#6
#8
Average position
6.0
8.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
73

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
95%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
93%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
77%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
69%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
95%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
98%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
98%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
88%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
95%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
69%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
91%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
69%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
94%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
99%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
85%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
99%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
85%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
81%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
81%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
93%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
88%
Handling on gravel
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
97%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
82%
Grass traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
99%
Gravel traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
91%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
75%
Sand traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
96%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025255/55 R18View

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