Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Maxxis (67%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 81% of the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.