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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

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+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A wet grip rating, whereas 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
15
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
225
176

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
72%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

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