83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Ecsta KU19 vs Yokohama AVID TOURING-S — 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
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Ecsta KU19 — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Ecsta KU19 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ecsta KU19 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 62 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ecsta KU19 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ecsta KU19 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecsta KU19 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta KU19 | AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta KU19 | Yokohama AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 78 |
| Dry | 85 | 82 |
| Wet | 81 | 75 |
| Snow | – | 61 |
| Comfort | 89 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 77 |
| Handling | 86 | 81 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 KU19 is highly regarded by performance-oriented drivers for its exceptional balance of wet and dry traction, often outperforming more expensive premium alternatives. Users consistently praise the tire for its quiet operation, predictable handling, and ability to manage high-torque applications without excessive wheel spin.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip performance
- Superior noise suppression at highway speeds
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Improved ride compliance and road feedback
- Effective traction management for high-output vehicles
Cons
- Softer sidewall construction may not suit all driving styles
- Limited long-term tread life data available from current user reports
- Potential for inconsistent handling feel if mixed with stiffer-sidewall tires on the same axle
Observations
- Owners of high-torque vehicles, such as V8 Commodores and XR6 Turbos, report significant improvements in off-the-line traction and reduced wheel spin.
- Users transitioning from premium tires like the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A noted that the KU19 offers better stability on rough, uneven road surfaces by reducing tram-lining.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta KU19 | B · Yokohama AVID TOURING-S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 28 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 17″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 620 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Whitewall |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Kumho
78
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Kumho Ecsta KU19 — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Ecsta KU19 scores 89 vs 81 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta KU19 scores 81 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta KU19 scores 86 vs 81 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta KU19 scores 85 vs 82 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta KU19
Tire B · Yokohama AVID TOURING-S
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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.