Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 6 + 14 road tests and 16,807 + 8,175 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 73–68
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 72 · 16,807 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
“I've just had these fitted too and have to say they seem much quieter than my Kumhos and certainly dry grip is excellent ( though I don't tend to drift round corners, unless something has gone wrong!)”
Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 8,175 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 18 in 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Those are Kumho Ecsta PS71s, thread width is supposed to be 245mm, the actual one is hardly 235. How so?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 12 tests | 80 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 72 |
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
Ecsta PS71: 60% × 77.6 + 40% × 72.2 = 75
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests | 79 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 75 |
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 78.6 = 79
Ecsta PS71: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 74.8 = 85
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests | 61 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 66 |
EfficientGrip Performance: 40% × 61 + 60% × 74.8 = 69
Ecsta PS71: 40% × 75.3 + 60% × 65.8 = 70
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests | 71 | 15 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
Ecsta PS71: 60% × 15.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 36
No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip Performance or Ecsta PS71. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests | 64 | 45 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 61 |
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 63.8 + 40% × 63.3 = 64
Ecsta PS71: 60% × 45.1 + 40% × 60.6 = 51
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 73 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 7 tests | 79 | 48 |
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 68 |
| Dry | 78 | 75 |
| Wet | 79 | 85 |
| Comfort | 69 | 70 |
| Noise | 69 | 36 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 51 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 79 | 48 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
EfficientGrip Performance
Ecsta PS71
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | EfficientGrip Performance | Ecsta PS71 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 95% #9/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 98% #12/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 89% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 92% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #2/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #2/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 89% #4/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 70% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 94% #10/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 97% #17/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 70% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 50% #14/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 83% #15/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 74% #4/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 83% #6/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #9/20 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | #7/20 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 56% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 37% #11/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/8 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 | #4/52 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community feedback on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally favorable, with drivers highlighting quiet road noise, good comfort, and solid wet and dry grip. Some users raise concerns regarding sidewall vulnerability and potential long-term cracking, while others inquire about variations in tread patterns.
“FWIW the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL tyres arrived and were installed today. The difference with previous tyres is like night and day. I have a 1200 km work trip later this week and I thought I'd take the Benz out. Interesting to see how they "break in" and how much if at all difference there is in mpg.”
“GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V - reliability and resistance to damage question Hello guys! I'm driving Skoda Octavia. not a racer, just a usual 40yo man. I have a set of GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V on the car, and during the last 2 months I lost three tires, all the same way - pothole on the road, visibly small, front right wheel, instantly deflates, and a hole in tire not on tread but on the side - irreparable, new tire for 130eur, repeat again. Do you by chance know if it's the pattern for the model, or am I getting EXTREMELY unlucky? Can you maybe suggest some tire models and characteristics to look into to stop this from happening? I have only 2 out of 4 original tires left, so maybe it makes sense to change the entire set. Read more”
“I've just had these fitted too and have to say they seem much quieter than my Kumhos and certainly dry grip is excellent ( though I don't tend to drift round corners, unless something has gone wrong!)”
Based on 22 community posts
Community sentiment towards the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is generally positive, with drivers viewing it as an affordable, high-value mid-range/UHP tire that performs reliably compared to premium brands. Users praise its wet grip rating, competitive pricing, and overall road manners once warmed up, though some note it provides adequate rather than top-tier grip and raise questions regarding cold performance and tread life.
“On Blackcircles all the 245/40 R19 ditch finders cost around £100 and have a poor wet grip & all the decent mid range cost around £170 and have A rated wet grip. Would you risk it for £240? I know I wouldn't. The cheapest A wet rated is a Kuhmo Ecsta PS71 at £136 if you really want to keep the cost down. If you want a relatively soft comfortable tyre then a Hankook S1 Evo 3 is an excellent choice.”
“Kumho PS71 Question Replaced an older (2021 or 2022 production) set of ps71 with a new set (production 39-42 week of 2024) and noticed something on the new sidewalls I hadn't seen on the old ones. The new ones have ps71 with either a 1 or a 2 under it right above the bead in very small text. I'm curious what they mean if anything at all.”
“go with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV around £140 – £165. Good value for money”
Based on 24 community posts
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | B · Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 52 | 133 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 20 | 20 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better noise, efficiency and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Ecsta PS71 if wet matters most to you.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 69 vs 36 on noise.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 79 vs 48 on efficiency.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 64 vs 51 on treadwear.
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 85 vs 79 on wet.
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Kumho Ecsta PS71, 85 vs 79 on our wet score.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 78 vs 75 on our dry score.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 69 vs 36 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 70 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 64 vs 51 on our treadwear score.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 79 vs 48 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
