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Kumho Ecsta PA31 vs Kumho Solus TA71 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 23 + 38 owner reviews. How we score

Ecsta PA31 is ahead, 63–50

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Kumho Ecsta PA31
Tire AKumho

Ecsta PA31

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 59 · 23 reviews

Kumho Solus TA71
Tire BKumho

Solus TA71

Premium Touring All Season tire

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 41 · 38 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 63

    Dry

    Ecsta PA31 +16
    47
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 55 (est.)
    Reviews found online6036

    Ecsta PA31: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 63

    Solus TA71: 60% × 54.6 (est.) + 40% × 35.6 = 47

    No road tests of dry for Ecsta PA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Solus TA71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 67

    Wet

    Ecsta PA31 +17
    50
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 55 (est.)
    Reviews found online6642

    Ecsta PA31: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 67

    Solus TA71: 60% × 54.9 (est.) + 40% × 41.7 = 50

    No road tests of wet for Ecsta PA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Solus TA71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 59

    Snow

    Ecsta PA31 +7
    52
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online5139

    Ecsta PA31: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 51.1 = 59

    Solus TA71: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 39.3 = 52

    No road tests of snow for Ecsta PA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Solus TA71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 58

    Comfort

    Ecsta PA31 +13
    45
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online5434

    Ecsta PA31: 40% × 65.6 (est.) + 60% × 53.6 = 58

    Solus TA71: 40% × 61.8 (est.) + 60% × 34.3 = 45

    No road tests of comfort for Ecsta PA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Solus TA71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 67

    Noise

    Ecsta PA31 +8
    59
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6747

    Ecsta PA31: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 67

    Solus TA71: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 46.8 = 59

    No road tests of noise for Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 61

    Treadwear

    Ecsta PA31 +5
    56
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online5849

    Ecsta PA31: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 58.3 = 61

    Solus TA71: 60% × 60.2 (est.) + 40% × 48.9 = 56

    No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta PA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Solus TA71. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 55

    Handling (owners)

    Ecsta PA31 +20
    35
    Why this score
    SourceEcsta PA31Solus TA71
    Reviews found online5535
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho Ecsta PA31Kumho Solus TA71
Relative Score 63 50
Dry 63 47
Wet 67 50
Snow 59 52
Comfort 58 45
Noise 67 59
Treadwear 61 56
Handling (owners) 55 35

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Ecsta PA31

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Solus TA71

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ecsta PA31

Pros

  • Affordable price and high overall value
  • Smooth and quiet ride quality
  • Strong wet-weather grip and confidence

Cons

  • Tendency to develop temporary flat spots when parked for a few days
  • Occasional durability issues such as sidewall bubbles reported by some users
  • Not intended for high-performance track use or extreme grip
All owner themes in the Ecsta PA31 review

Tire B Solus TA71

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price point
  • Low road noise and high ride comfort
  • Strong tread life longevity

Cons

  • Occasional reports of vague steering or 'wandering' feel
  • Mushy cornering stability during aggressive maneuvers
  • Inconsistent wet-weather traction for some users
All owner themes in the Solus TA71 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Ecsta PA31 B · Kumho Solus TA71
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available75
Rim diameters15″ – 18″17″ – 19″
Tread depth11/32″11.5/32″
UTQG500 A A600 A A
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Ecsta PA31

Kumho Solus TA71

Winner: Kumho Ecsta PA31 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Ecsta PA31 scores 55 vs 35 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Ecsta PA31 scores 67 vs 50 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Ecsta PA31 scores 63 vs 47 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Ecsta PA31 scores 58 vs 45 on comfort.

Tire A · Kumho Ecsta PA31
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Tire B · Kumho Solus TA71
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Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Which is better in the wet, Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Kumho Ecsta PA31, 67 vs 50 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Kumho Ecsta PA31, 63 vs 47 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Kumho Ecsta PA31, 59 vs 52 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Kumho Ecsta PA31, 67 vs 59 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Kumho Ecsta PA31, 58 vs 45 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ecsta PA31 or Solus TA71?

Kumho Ecsta PA31, 61 vs 56 on our treadwear score.

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.

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