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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Sport 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Nexen Winguard Sport 3Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Sport 3

7.5
R16 – R21
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Nexen (55%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 75% of the Nexen Winguard Sport 3. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Sport 3 was done in 2026, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Sport 3
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#8
#2
Average position
8.0
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
79
216

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
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Snow
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
73%
Dry
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Costs
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Sport 3
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

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