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Comparison: Ovation VI-588 Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Ovation VI-588 SportBudget
OvationOvation

VI-588 Sport

2.1
R13 – R18
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ovation) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Ovation (25%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 21% of the Ovation VI-588 Sport. The first tyre test of Ovation VI-588 Sport was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the VI-588 Sport and the Ecsta PS71 were tested.

Test Profile

Ovation
VI-588 Sport
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#39
#2
Average position
39.0
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
16
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
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
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
2025225/40 R18View

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