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Kumho Ecsta PS31 vs Nexen CP672 — 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 259 + 83 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Ecsta PS31 65, CP672 66.
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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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63
Dry
CP672 +366Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 60 65 Ecsta PS31: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.7 = 63
CP672: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 64.9 = 66
No road tests of dry for Ecsta PS31. 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 CP672. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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68
Wet
Ecsta PS31 +266Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 68 64 Ecsta PS31: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 67.6 = 68
CP672: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 64.2 = 66
No road tests of wet for Ecsta PS31. 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 CP672. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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58
Snow
CP672 +967Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 49 65 Ecsta PS31: 60% × 63.7 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 58
CP672: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 67
No road tests of snow for Ecsta PS31. 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 CP672. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
Ecsta PS31 +164Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 64 62 Ecsta PS31: 40% × 67.7 (est.) + 60% × 63.9 = 65
CP672: 40% × 67.3 (est.) + 60% × 62 = 64
No road tests of comfort for Ecsta PS31 or CP672. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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66
Noise
CP672 +268Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 66 71 Ecsta PS31: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.3 = 66
CP672: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.7 = 68
No road tests of noise for Ecsta PS31 or CP672. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Treadwear
CP672 +166Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 65 66 Ecsta PS31: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 64.8 = 65
CP672: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta PS31. 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 CP672. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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68
Handling (owners)
Ecsta PS31 +662Why this score
Source Ecsta PS31 CP672 Reviews found online 68 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS31 | Nexen CP672 |
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| Relative Score | 65 | 66 |
| Dry | 63 | 66 |
| Wet | 68 | 66 |
| Snow | 58 | 67 |
| Comfort | 65 | 64 |
| Noise | 66 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 68 | 62 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Ecsta PS31
66
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CP672
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta PS31
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry traction for daily and spirited street driving
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
Tire B CP672
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio and overall affordability
- Low road noise providing a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride
- Impressive tread life and long-term durability
Cons
- Subpar wet traction and occasional wheel spin reported by some drivers
- Minor initial squishiness or lack of sharp initial steering bite on tight turns
- Potential for accelerated shoulder wear if wheel alignment is not meticulously maintained
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta PS31 | B · Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 21 | 41 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 460 A A | 460 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 12 | 12 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta PS31
66
/ 100
Nexen CP672
Too close to call: Kumho Ecsta PS31 and Nexen CP672 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Ecsta PS31 is stronger on handling. Nexen CP672 is stronger on snow and dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen CP672 scores 67 vs 58 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta PS31 scores 68 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen CP672 scores 66 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta PS31
Tire B · Nexen CP672
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Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Which is better in the wet, Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 66 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Nexen CP672, 66 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Nexen CP672, 67 vs 58 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 68 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 64 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Ecsta PS31 or CP672?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 66 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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