Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (2026)

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta PS71

VS

Proxes T1 Sport

R13 – R20

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Proxes T1 Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Ecsta PS71

Proxes T1 Sport

Number of tests

15

Best position

#2

#5

Average position

9.0

11.6

Latest test

2025

2020

Available sizes

216

21

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

93%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

82%

Dry driving behavior

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Safety

Kumho Ecsta PS71

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Wet

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

91%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

92%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

96%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

87%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta PS71

88%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Wet handling - objective

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Comfort

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

88%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Interior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

88%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Costs

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

96%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Fuel efficiency

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta PS71

96%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Price/value

Kumho Ecsta PS71

96%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta PS71

92%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	225/45 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	225/45 R17	View