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Comparison: Tristar Ecopower 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Tristar (19%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 78% compared to 19% of the Tristar Ecopower 4. The first tyre test of Tristar Ecopower 4 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Ecopower 4
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
2
15
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
19.0
9.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
36
226

Wet

Wet
Tristar Ecopower 4
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Tristar Ecopower 4
58%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Tristar Ecopower 4
42%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Tristar Ecopower 4
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Tristar Ecopower 4
37%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Dry

Dry
Tristar Ecopower 4
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry handling
Tristar Ecopower 4
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry braking
Tristar Ecopower 4
52%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Tristar Ecopower 4
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Tristar Ecopower 4
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Costs

Costs
Tristar Ecopower 4
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Tristar Ecopower 4
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%

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