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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 83% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (76%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof 2 is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
2
15
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
8.0
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
91
225

Wet

Wet
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof 2
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%

Dry

Dry
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Costs

Costs
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%

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