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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Nexen summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD Plus was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
10
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
13.6
9.0
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
430
225

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Interior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

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