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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Yokohama (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 83% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. We also know where BluEarth-XT is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Yokohama
BluEarth-XT
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.0
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
225

Wet

Wet
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
59%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
38%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet handling
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet braking
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Costs

Costs
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
45%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%

Comfort

Comfort
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Comfort
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Exterior noise
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Dry

Dry
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

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