Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 165 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
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Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta PA51 leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 8,155 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 20 in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Those are Kumho Ecsta PS71s, thread width is supposed to be 245mm, the actual one is hardly 235. How so?”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Ecsta PS71 +776Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online 69 72 -
67
Wet
Ecsta PS71 +1380Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 67 73 -
63
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Reviews found online 58 – -
66
Comfort
Ecsta PS71 +571Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 63 65 -
70
Noise
Ecsta PA51 +3040Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 23 Reviews found online 73 – -
71
Treadwear
Ecsta PA51 +1754Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 48 Reviews found online 72 63 -
67
Handling
Ecsta PS71 +572Why this score
Source Ecsta PA51 Ecsta PS71 Reviews found online 67 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PA51 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 68 |
| Dry | 69 | 76 |
| Wet | 67 | 80 |
| Snow | 63 | – |
| Comfort | 66 | 71 |
| Noise | 70 | 40 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 54 |
| Handling | 67 | 72 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Ecsta PA51
68
/ 100
Ecsta PS71
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ecsta PA51 | Ecsta PS71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 67% #7/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 17% #6/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +50.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta PA51
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry pavement traction and cornering grip
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in heavy rain or standing water
- Some reports of increased road noise over time
- Limited availability in certain niche sizes
Tire B Ecsta PS71
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High value for money compared to tier-one premium brands
- Predictable handling and solid cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Noticeable road noise or droning at motorway speeds on certain vehicles
- Occasional reports of balancing difficulties or out-of-round/egg-shaped tires
- Softer sidewalls can lead to slightly vague steering response around center or tread block movement
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Kumho Ecsta PA51
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Community discussions regarding the Kumho Ecsta PS71 generally present it as a solid, budget-friendly ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tire offering good value, though opinions on its limits vary. Some users praise its handling transformations and decent wet/dry grip for spirited driving, while others note it feels merely adequate or mediocre until warmed up, preferring premium alternatives when budget permits.
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2026-03-08
“Between those I'd go with the Premiumcontact 7 or the ZE320 if you want to save some money. The continental seems to be serious competition for premium UHP tyres, afaik it gets similar results to the PS5 in tests. I wouldn't touch any of the sporty tyres mentioned, except for the PS71 which I still wouldn't take over the Continental.”
r/TyreReviews
·2 upvotes ·2024-10-25
“I've had the PS71 several years ago - it was ok, nothing spectacular. They might have changed the compound now, so it may be better. Its a good tire, I don't remember any real weaknesses, it just never felt like "yeah, this sticks like glue to the road". Edit: I just remembered - it was mediocre in the city - when the tire was not warmed up, but I reckon this is shared between most sport tires with high speed rating. Once warmed up was good.”
r/TeslaUK
·2 upvotes ·2026-08-28
“go with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV around £140 – £165. Good value for money”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Value for money#Tire wear and longevity#UHP performance characteristics#Comparison with premium brands#Sidewall width and markings#Tire pressure management
Based on 19 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta PA51 | B · Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 13 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 19″ | 16″ |
| Tread depth | 10.5/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 500 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta PA51
68
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Too close to call: Kumho Ecsta PA51 and Kumho Ecsta PS71 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Ecsta PA51 is stronger on noise and treadwear. Kumho Ecsta PS71 is stronger on wet, dry and comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho Ecsta PA51 scores 70 vs 40 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Ecsta PA51 scores 71 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 80 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 76 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta PA51
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta PS71
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.