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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

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 (75%) than Kumho (59%). 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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

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

Wet

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

Dry

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

Offroad

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

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

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

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