Tests 67 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 8,155 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 20 in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Those are Kumho Ecsta PS71s, thread width is supposed to be 245mm, the actual one is hardly 235. How so?”
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta PS71 is ahead, 70–64
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Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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 +768Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 71 69 -
84
Wet
Ecsta PS71 +1569Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 90 – Reviews found online 73 68 -
71
Comfort
Ecsta PS71 +269Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 65 69 -
35
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 15 – -
52
Treadwear
Ultrac SUV Sessanta +153Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 45 – Reviews found online 63 45 -
71
Handling
Ecsta PS71 +368Why this score
Source Ecsta PS71 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Reviews found online 71 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 64 |
| Dry | 75 | 68 |
| Wet | 84 | 69 |
| Comfort | 71 | 69 |
| Noise | 35 | – |
| Treadwear | 52 | 53 |
| Handling | 71 | 68 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Ecsta PS71
64
/ 100
Ultrac SUV Sessanta
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 | Ultrac SUV Sessanta | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test | +2.4 | 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 Ultrac SUV Sessanta
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and cornering feedback
- High levels of cabin comfort and low noise
- Robust sidewall construction compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short service life
- Reduced traction in cold or freezing temperatures
- Potential for uneven shoulder wear on specific vehicle geometries
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
·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.”
r/TeslaUK
·2 upvotes ·2026-08-28
“go with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV around £140 – £165. Good value for money”
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.”
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
Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta PS71 | B · Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 133 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS71 — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 84 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 75 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 scores 71 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta PS71
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
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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.