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Comparison: Viking FourTech Plus vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Viking FourTech PlusBudget
VikingViking

FourTech Plus

5.6
R14 – R19
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

7.8
R16 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Viking allround tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 78% compared to 56% of the Viking FourTech Plus. The first tyre test of Viking FourTech Plus was done in 2024, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Viking
FourTech Plus
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
5
15
Best position
#9
#2
Average position
12.0
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
24
227

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
Viking FourTech Plus
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking FourTech Plus
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet braking
Viking FourTech Plus
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking FourTech Plus
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet circle cornering
Viking FourTech Plus
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Snow
Confidence
Viking FourTech Plus
68%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking FourTech Plus
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Viking FourTech Plus
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Viking FourTech Plus
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry
Confidence
Viking FourTech Plus
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Viking FourTech Plus
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Viking FourTech Plus
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Costs
Confidence
Viking FourTech Plus
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Mileage
Viking FourTech Plus
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Viking FourTech Plus
55%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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