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Kumho Ecsta PS71

Ultra High Performance Summer Tested by Tyre Reviews

Replaced by the Ecsta Sport PS72 Replaces the Ecsta KU39

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a summer UHP tyre with strong wet-weather performance and good dry grip. Wear and road noise divide owners, while rolling resistance and steering feel have drawn criticism in some tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 77% from 96 owner reviews 64% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 15 independent tests Latest: P4 of 20 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 96owner reviews
  • 746,811miles driven
  • 15professional tests
Kumho Ecsta PS71 10 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Kumho Ecsta PS71

8.4/10

Better than 74% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 14 tests
  • 96 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests14 tests · 5 publications · 2018-2025 75% 87%
Owner reviews96 owner reviews · rated 77% 71% 13%
Combined 74% 8.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 92% 43% 13
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 73% 39% 12
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 17% 9% 8
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 12% 7% 8
EnvironmentAbrasion: the rubber a tyre sheds as it wears 23% 2% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 88% 13
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 67% 7

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P4 / 20
  2. 2025 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P13 / 18
  3. 2025 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P4 / 52
  4. 2023 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P5 / 20
  5. 2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P12 / 50
  6. 2022 2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 255/35 R19 P6 / 10
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  1. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P3 / 17
  2. 2020 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P17 / 20
  3. 2020 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P9 / 16
  4. 2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P5 / 50
  5. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P20 / 20
  6. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P18 / 53
  7. 2018 2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tyre Test ACE · 235/45 R18 P2 / 11 Placing only
  8. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P8 / 16
  9. 2018 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/30 R20 P7 / 8
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Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 averages a finish of 9th.

15 Tests
0 Test Wins
9th Average
2nd Best
20th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182025

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test P4 of 20

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 impressed with excellent aquaplaning reserves (scoring best in the straight aquaplaning test), convincing driving dynamics, secure handling and short braking distances in all conditions. Its wet handling performance was particularly noteworthy, achieving some of the best times in the wet handling course. The tyre offered good mileage of over 42,000 kilometers and excellent cost performance at just €7.49 per 1000 kilometers, making it a value choice among the premium performers. Its balanced abilities and excellent price-performance ratio earned it an "exemplary" rating.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Value Weak: Noise Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P4 / 20
20252025 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18P13 / 18
20252025 Summer Tyre Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P4 / 52
20232023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P5 / 20
20232023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P12 / 50
20222022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 255/35 R19P6 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews
20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P3 / 17
20202020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P17 / 20
20202020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18P9 / 16
20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P5 / 50
20192019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P20 / 20
20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P18 / 53
20182018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tyre TestACE · 235/45 R18P2 / 11
20182018 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 225/45 R17P8 / 16
20182018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/30 R20P7 / 8

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Running Costs
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In 225/40 R18, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is projected to cost €14.59 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €584 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test.

Continental PremiumContact 7€12.47
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6€12.64
Hankook Ventus Evo€14.53
Kumho Ecsta PS71€14.59
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range133 sizes available

195-315Width30-65Profile16-22Rim84-116 H-YLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 133 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-75dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17215/45 R17205/45 R17245/45 R18205/45 R16225/40 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 in the wet?
Across the 13 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stops 0.8% longer than premium rivals, 5.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 11.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 92/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 96 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 in the dry?
Across the 12 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals, 0.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 73/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 96 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Kumho Ecsta PS71?
Across the 6 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Kumho Ecsta PS71's rolling resistance is 4.4% higher than premium rivals, 3.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 7.4% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Kumho Ecsta PS71 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is expected to last around 18,995 miles (30,569 km).
What do owners say about the Kumho Ecsta PS71?
Across 96 owner ratings the Kumho Ecsta PS71 averages 77%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 36 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Kumho Ecsta PS71 (11)
How much does the Kumho Ecsta PS71 cost to run?
In 225/40 R18, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is projected to cost €14.59 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €584 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental PremiumContact 7, at €12.47.
What is the Kumho Ecsta PS71's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho Ecsta PS71?
Owners rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 92 reviews.
How well do the Kumho Ecsta PS71 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 7 out of 10 for wear across 92 reviews. 36 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Kumho Ecsta PS71 again?
64% of owners say they would buy the Kumho Ecsta PS71 again, based on the 92 owner reviews that answered the question. 35% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Kumho Ecsta PS71's dry grip?
Of the 90 owner reviews analysed for the Kumho Ecsta PS71, 47 mention dry grip: 43 praise it (strong dry grip) and 4 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "performed quite well in dry grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Kumho Ecsta PS71's wet grip?
Of the 90 owner reviews analysed for the Kumho Ecsta PS71, 41 mention wet grip: 33 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Grip, handling, breaking and comfort both wet (most impressive) and dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Kumho Ecsta PS71's road noise?
Of the 90 owner reviews analysed for the Kumho Ecsta PS71, 30 mention road noise: 15 praise it (quiet) and 15 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "the car feels more refined, quieter". Read those reviews
What does the Kumho Ecsta PS71 replace?
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is the successor to the Kumho Ecsta KU39 in Kumho's range.
Has the Kumho Ecsta PS71 been replaced?
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been replaced by the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
What sizes does the Kumho Ecsta PS71 come in?
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is available in 404 sizes, ranging from 195-315/30-65 R16-22.
Owner Questions (5)
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What are these clusters of small, regularly spaced indentations on the tread of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 tire, and what is their purpose?
November 11, 2026
I'm not exactly sure what you're describing. The PS71 has a flag design on the tread that will wear away very quickly and then, in the shoulder grooves, it has a locking block. Other than that it could be the tread wear indicators if they're in the grooves
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Are ECSTA PS71’s a run flat tyre? We have recently had these fitted to our 2020 A1 Audi, replacing Goodyear Eagle F1’s. Tyre size is 215/40/18
January 23, 2025
I believe there are some sizes of the PS71 in runflat, but you would have to check the sidewall for some sort of runflat marking. It might be branded XRP on a Kumho tyre.
Does the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV come with rim protection?
November 16, 2023
Rim protection varies by size, we don't store data for each side so you would have to contact Kumho with your tyre size to find out.
Hi!
Is PS71 or PS91 better for a use on a Hobby-car only in the summer? The rim is 8x18 and the car is an Alfa Romeo Spider MY2001.
May 14, 2021
I would say the PS91 is the more sport focused and newer pattern, however if it's a summer only hobby car you could also consider something like the Cup 2.
Which pressure do You recommend for track. I use 2.9 kg on road.
August 19, 2019
Start with your road pressure and keep adjusting back to it as the tyres heat up, then you can balance the car once everything is warm.

Kumho Ecsta PS71 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 92 reviews

Owners generally praise the Kumho Ecsta PS71 for its dry grip, with many also confident in the wet. Dry handling is another frequent strength, and around one in five owners praise its value for money. Around one in ten criticise wet grip, however. Views on road noise are evenly split, with around one in six finding it quiet and a similar number finding it noisy. Tread life is also divisive: around one in six praise its longevity, while a similar proportion report fast wear.

What owners mention most counted across 90 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 96 ratings

  • Owner score 77%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Comfort 74%
  • Wear 70%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 88%

“Had these tyres on a 2019 Audi A5 Sportback S-Line with 20" Rims. After 2000km, I love these tyres. My requirements were everyday comfort and minimal road noise, with a great balance in performance. They were great in...”

  • Audi A5 2.0TFSI Quattro
  • 2,000 miles
Read full review → 966 found this helpful
Most critical 40%

“Bought as an “upgrade” from lower mid range tyres. Whilst handling and grip is fine under normal driving conditions there is lots of road noise at any speed which is a bit tiring on longer trips but acceptable...”

  • BMW 420d M Sport X Drive
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 557 found this helpful
Longest term 74%

“Got the car with kumho tires on it. Done 40k km with them and they were great. Changed them for Goodyear's... In the dry they had almost the same grip as Goodyear but in the wet they are ok for normal driving but not...”

  • Ford Fiesta ST180
  • 60,000 miles
Read full review → 707 found this helpful

All 92 Kumho Ecsta PS71 reviews

Score spread across 90 written reviews
67%
Member
End of Life

Overall, really quite decent tire, these tires replaced Pirelli P Zeros which couldn’t handle the rough pothole minefield of Kuwaits roads and get kept bulging at the nearest sight of an uneven surface. So the context of this review is that the climate of Kuwait is extremely hot and harsh some of the roads are quite bad.

After nearly 3 years of daily use with a track day mixed in these actually performed quite well in dry grip. They still have a surprising amount of traction and feedback and are really confidence inspiring to push. However with only around 30k Km done they seem to have started drying up and becoming harsh on bumps and potholes.

Ultimately, I think the standout feature for this tire is the sidewall strength and its rim protection ability, and how much load and stress it can withstand three years of driving at daily over rough roads with big potholes, and I’ve never had a puncture or even damage the carcass.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 0
86%
Member
End of Life

Very hard wearing but I'm a gentle driver.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 2
86%
Member
End of Life

Just looking around for replacements in a couple of thousand miles. Unless I hear outstanding reviews from other Elroq owners I'm going to stick with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV and stick with the different width/ profiles front and rear. These Kumhos have completely out performed the Bridgstones I had on my ID.3 - I coudln't wait to get rid of them when they had to be replaced at 8,000miles.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1

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77%
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Initial Impressions

stock tire. exceptional wet handling but consumes 20 percent more under heavy rain. silent tire. i am not shure how these will act on ice. i do not expect miracles. these are summer tires.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1
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Member
End of Life

Good tires on dry road and less performant en wet.
The tires do not cope well with the torque of the electric car.
Tire life is catastrophic in moderately dynamic driving

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 10
60%
Member
End of Life

Fitted as OEM on new Kia EV3 AIR. After just under 15000k miles the fronts need replacing and at 75, I'm no longer a boy racer. The Continentals on my previous Niro PHEV were good for 22k. I'm certainly not going to replace like with like!

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 12
86%
Member
End of Life

malgré une impression qu'ils ne durent pas longtemps, ils ne durent pas moins que mes anciens primacy 4 ou les Bridgestone Potenza Sport que j'ai également monté sur ma voiture. Ceux-ci se comportent extrêmement bien aux limites d'adhérence et mettent en confiance même sous la pluie (jusqu"à mi usure, après ca décroche plus vite). Le rapport qualité prix est incroyable. J'en ai racheté en espérant qu'ils durent plus...

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 17
73%
Member
Mid-Life

For the price they run premium brands very close, but they wear faster, particularly on a FWD car with lots of torque.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 17
  1. Initial Impressions93% 1,200 miles
    In all but noise level the tyre is top, better then many more expensive "premium" brands I have had over the years. Grip, handling, breaking and comfort both wet (most impressive) and dry, performs exceptionally well at low temp. Highly recommend.
65%
Member
End of Life
  • 225/45 R17
  • 5,000 miles

Good Grip in general but I dont push it in a Hybrid Auto, poor wear rate on the front axle, the pair are on 3mm after 15,000mls and about to be replaced. Must be the soft rubber compound used.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 13
100%
Member
Mid-Life

I’ve had these on my Jaguar XF for 18 months and 9,000 miles now. I have to say I am very happy with them. Wet and dry grip is on a par with the Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics they replaced, but they are lasting much longer. Still around 4mm on each tyre whereas the Goodyears were almost done by this point. Will buy again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 11
37%
OneSorchai
End of Life
  • Chery
  • 215/55 R18
  • 11,000 miles
Tyres were brand new. Part of the tread separated from the carcass at 18,000km. Is not an impact damage. Can clearly see is a separation and not a cut.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 83
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