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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Viking ProTech HP

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

7.8
R16 – R22
VS
Viking ProTech HPBudget
VikingViking

ProTech HP

R14 – 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 (Viking). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (57%) than Viking (32%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Viking ProTech HP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the ProTech HP were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Viking
ProTech HP
Number of tests
15
1
Best position
#2
#36
Average position
9.0
36.0
Latest test
2025
2020
Available sizes
227
30

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.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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