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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Pro

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (57%) than Vredestein (46%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho Ecsta PS71 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro, the rating is the same - 78%. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2024 when was the Vredestein Ultrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Ultrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Vredestein
Ultrac Pro
Number of tests
15
12
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
6.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
227
87

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
93%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
93%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
93%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
90%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
88%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
78%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
95%
Handling on gravel
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Grass traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Gravel traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
82%
Sand traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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