Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has a better rating of 94% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 also have A wet ratings.