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Comparison: Star Performer UHP-3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Star) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Star (15%). The first tyre test of Star Performer UHP-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Star
Performer UHP-3
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
2
15
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
13.5
9.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
32
225

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Star Performer UHP-3
24%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Star Performer UHP-3
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Star Performer UHP-3
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Star Performer UHP-3
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet handling
Star Performer UHP-3
30%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Star Performer UHP-3
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Star Performer UHP-3
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Star Performer UHP-3
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Star Performer UHP-3
57%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%

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