82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
258 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Ecsta PS31 vs Yokohama ADVAN A048 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Ecsta PS31 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN A048 if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
ADVAN A048 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 96 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ecsta PS31 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 79 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ecsta PS31 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 56 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ecsta PS31 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 51 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ADVAN A048 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta PS31 | ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS31 | Yokohama ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 64 |
| Dry | 86 | 96 |
| Wet | 81 | 53 |
| Snow | 79 | – |
| Comfort | 83 | 56 |
| Noise | 89 | – |
| Treadwear | 81 | 51 |
| Handling | 79 | 81 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Ecsta PS31 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in daily driving comfort and quietness. While it offers impressive dry grip and reliable wet weather performance for most drivers, enthusiasts often note that its soft sidewalls result in less steering precision and reduced feedback during aggressive cornering compared to premium ultra-high-performance alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry traction for daily and spirited street driving
- Predictable and capable wet weather performance for most conditions
Cons
- Soft sidewalls lead to vague steering response and 'squirm' during aggressive maneuvers
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users, particularly in deep standing water
- Tread life can be shorter than expected for some driving styles
- Increased noise levels as the tire wears down
Observations
- Users with smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda Miata, Honda Civic) often praise the comfort and value, while those with heavier or more powerful vehicles report more pronounced sidewall flex and handling vagueness.
- Drivers running low-profile sizes on rough roads report a higher susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and damage from potholes, suggesting a need for road hazard coverage.
- The tire is frequently noted as a significant upgrade in comfort and noise reduction when replacing OEM run-flat tires.
The Yokohama Advan A048 is widely regarded as a premier semi-slick tire for lightweight sports cars, particularly the Lotus and Caterham platforms. While it offers exceptional dry-weather performance and communicative feedback, users note that it requires precise pressure and temperature management to reach its full potential.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering adhesion
- High level of steering feedback and handling precision
- Progressive breakaway characteristics
- Strong performance on lightweight track-focused vehicles
Cons
- Rapid tread wear during track sessions
- High road noise levels
- Difficult to maintain optimal operating temperatures
- Susceptibility to hydroplaning in deep standing water
Observations
- Lotus-specific variants feature unique sidewall stiffness that significantly alters handling characteristics compared to standard versions.
- Drivers of lightweight chassis report that the tire's stiff sidewalls provide excellent braking performance, often preventing ABS intervention.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta PS31 | B · Yokohama ADVAN A048 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 460 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Kumho
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS31 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN A048 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Ecsta PS31 scores 81 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta PS31 scores 81 vs 53 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Ecsta PS31 scores 83 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama ADVAN A048 scores 96 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta PS31
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN A048
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.