Tests 67 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 8,155 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (straight aqua)
“go with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV around £140 – £165. Good value for money”
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta PS71 is ahead, 68–59
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Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (straight aqua)
“Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Really enjoyed these Proxes Sport 2s on my Alpina over the last year - in fact they’re so good I’ve put them on the B3 too! Great value for money. Read more”
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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75
Dry
Ecsta PS71 +1362Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 78 61 Reviews found online 71 64 Dry Braking (% of best) 86% 91% Dry Handling (% of best) 85% 99% -
84
Wet
Ecsta PS71 +1470Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 90 77 Reviews found online 73 61 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 91% Wet Circle (% of best) 99% 91% Wet Handling (% of best) 80% 94% -
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Snow
No comparison34Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Reviews found online – 10 -
71
Comfort
Ecsta PS71 +1754Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 75 50 Reviews found online 65 60 -
35
Noise
Proxes Sport +3469Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 15 70 Reviews found online – 68 -
52
Treadwear
Ecsta PS71 +844Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 45 36 Reviews found online 63 56 -
71
Handling
Ecsta PS71 +1655Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Proxes Sport Reviews found online 71 55
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 59 |
| Dry | 75 | 62 |
| Wet | 84 | 70 |
| Snow | – | 34 |
| Comfort | 71 | 54 |
| Noise | 35 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 44 |
| Handling | 71 | 55 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Ecsta PS71
59
/ 100
Proxes Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ecsta PS71 | Proxes Sport | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 86% #10/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 91% #21/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | −4.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 85% #7/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 99% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −13.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #15/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 86% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #20/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 100% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −5.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 91% #4/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 72% #4/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +18.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 54% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 60% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −6.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 49% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −12.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 22% #8/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 5% #19/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +17.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #2/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 94% #10/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 80% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +14.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 70% #7/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 60% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 89% #4/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 78% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #7/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | 0% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #2/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 91% #14/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +9.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 91% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | +7.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 80% #6/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 94% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | −14.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta PS71
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High value for money compared to tier-one premium brands
- Predictable handling and solid cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Noticeable road noise or droning at motorway speeds on certain vehicles
- Occasional reports of balancing difficulties or out-of-round/egg-shaped tires
- Softer sidewalls can lead to slightly vague steering response around center or tread block movement
Tire B Proxes Sport
Pros
- Significantly more affordable than premium tier summer tires while offering around 80-90% of the performance
- Commendable grip and handling in dry conditions with a progressive, predictable breakaway
- Low road noise and generally high ride comfort compared to factory run-flats or older performance tires
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, with multiple users reporting replacement necessary between 6,000 and 12,000 miles
- Inconsistent or slippery wet-weather traction and occasional tendency to hydroplane in heavy standing water
- Stiff sidewalls on certain sizes leading to a harsher ride quality or increased noise for some drivers
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Community discussions regarding the Kumho Ecsta PS71 generally present it as a solid, budget-friendly ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tire offering good value, though opinions on its limits vary. Some users praise its handling transformations and decent wet/dry grip for spirited driving, while others note it feels merely adequate or mediocre until warmed up, preferring premium alternatives when budget permits.
r/TyreReviews
·1 upvote ·2026-06-17
“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.”
r/tires
·5 upvotes ·2022-10-17
“Those are Kumho Ecsta PS71s, thread width is supposed to be 245mm, the actual one is hardly 235. How so?”
r/TyreReviews
·2 upvotes ·2024-10-25
“I've had the PS71 several years ago - it was ok, nothing spectacular. They might have changed the compound now, so it may be better. Its a good tire, I don't remember any real weaknesses, it just never felt like "yeah, this sticks like glue to the road". Edit: I just remembered - it was mediocre in the city - when the tire was not warmed up, but I reckon this is shared between most sport tires with high speed rating. Once warmed up was good.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Value for money#Tire wear and longevity#UHP performance characteristics#Comparison with premium brands#Sidewall width and markings#Tire pressure management
Based on 19 community posts
Tire B
Mixed
Toyo Proxes Sport
Community opinion on the Toyo Proxes Sport line (including variants like the Sport 2 and A/S+) is generally positive, with users praising their value, quietness, and wet weather performance, though some note a lack of widespread independent reviews. Discussions heavily feature questions about real-world performance, comparisons to legacy benchmarks like Michelin, and specific sizing or efficiency concerns.
Top themes
#Value for money#Wet weather traction#Noise levels and comfort#All-season vs summer performance#Availability and new releases#Tread wear and longevity
Based on 13 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta PS71 | B · Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 133 | 83 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59
/ 100
Toyo Proxes Sport
Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS71 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Toyo Proxes Sport if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes Sport scores 69 vs 35 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 71 vs 54 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 71 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 84 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta PS71
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Sport
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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), 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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.