Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs PS71 - Which Is #1? Test Data [2024]
| Ecsta PA51 | Ecsta PS71 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Ultra High Performance All-Season | Ultra High Performance Summer |
| Season | All Season | Summer |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Both tyres have similar dry traction capabilities.
- Ecsta PA51 has better tread life than Ecsta PS71.
- Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.
Pricing
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Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 in Australia
The Ecsta PA51 has been around in Australia for about 7 years, whereas the Ecsta PS71 has been on the market for about 8 years
The Ecsta PA51 is rated for ultra high performance all-season action, however the Ecsta PS71 tyres are classified as ultra high performance summer. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.
The Ecsta PA51 are for use in all seasons, whereas the Ecsta PS71 are considered all season tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the mid-range part of the market.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Ecsta PA51 and the Ecsta PS71 tyres.
- Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires
- TireRack: Best in Ultra High Performance All-Season
- ADAC: Summer Tire Test R17
- Auto Bild 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tire Test R19
- ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- TCS: Summer Tire Test R18
- ADAC: UHP Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R17
Benchmark Test Data
| Ecsta PA51 | Ecsta PS71 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price/Quality | Excellent | N/A |
| Wet Performance | Excellent | Good |
| Handling | Excellent | Good |
| Treadwear | Excellent | Good |
| Dry Performance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Comfort | Good | Good |
| Snow/Ice Performance | Bad | N/A |
| Overall Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Ecsta PA51 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort and the Ecsta PS71 scores 4 out of 5.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| Ecsta PA51 | Ecsta PS71 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 500 | 320 |
| Traction (AA - C) | AA | AA |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A | A |
Treadwear
As per the UTQG guidelines, the Ecsta PA51 tyres have a treadwear rating of 500, whereas the Ecsta PS71 tyres have a rating of 320. This means that the Ecsta PA51 tyres will theoretically last 1.6 times as long as the Ecsta PS71 tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
As per the, the Ecsta PA51 and Ecsta PS71 tyres both have a traction grading of AA.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
As per the UTQG system of tyre grading, the Ecsta PA51 and Ecsta PS71 tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of A.
Warranty
Unfortunately, we don't have any warranty information available for either of these tyres.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
All in all, the Ecsta PA51 tyres get a score of 73 out of 100, while the Ecsta PS71 tyres get a score of 70 out of 100.
The Ecsta PA51 tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 500, whereas the Ecsta PS71 tyres have a rating of 320.This means that you can expect the Ecsta PA51 to last 1.6 times as long as the Ecsta PS71 tyres.
The Ecsta PA51 have a UTQG traction grading of AA, while the Ecsta PS71 tyres having a grading of AA.
The Ecsta PA51 have a UTQG temperature grading of A, while the Ecsta PS71 tyres having a grading of A.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 43 sizes of the Ecsta PA51, and all 88 sizes of the Ecsta PS71 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Ecsta PA51 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 205/40 R17 84W XL |
| 205/45 R17 88V XL |
| 205/50 R16 87V |
| 205/55 R16 91W |
| 205/50 R17 93W XL |
| 215/55 R16 93V |
| 215/50 R17 95W XL |
| 215/45 R18 93W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91W XL |
| 215/40 R18 89W XL |
| 215/55 R17 94W |
| 225/45 R18 95W XL |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 225/50 R18 95W |
| 225/40 R19 93W XL |
| 225/50 R16 92W |
| 225/40 R18 92W XL |
| 225/50 R17 98W XL |
| 225/55 R17 97W |
| 235/40 R18 95W XL |
| 235/50 R18 97W |
| 235/45 R18 98W XL |
| 235/55 R17 99W |
| 235/45 R17 97W XL |
| 245/40 R17 91W |
| 245/35 R19 93W XL |
| 245/35 R20 95W XL |
| 245/50 R18 100W |
| 245/45 R20 99W |
| 245/45 R19 102W XL |
| 245/45 R17 95W |
| 245/40 R19 98W XL |
| 245/50 R17 99W |
| 245/40 R20 99W XL |
| 245/40 R18 97W XL |
| 245/45 R18 100W XL |
| 255/40 R17 94W |
| 255/35 R20 97W XL |
| 255/40 R18 99W XL |
| 255/45 R20 105W XL |
| 255/35 R18 94W XL |
| 255/35 R19 96W XL |
| 275/40 R19 105W XL |
Ecsta PS71 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 205/40 R17 84Y XL |
| 205/50 R17 93Y |
| 205/45 R16 87W XL |
| 205/50 R17 93Y XL |
| 205/55 R17 91W |
| 205/55 R17 95W XL |
| 205/60 R16 96V XL |
| 205/45 R17 88Y XL |
| 205/60 R16 92V |
| 215/45 R17 91Y XL |
| 215/50 R17 95W XL |
| 215/55 R18 99V XL |
| 215/55 R17 94W |
| 215/40 R17 87Y XL |
| 215/40 R18 89Y XL |
| 215/45 R18 93Y XL |
| 225/35 R20 90Y XL |
| 225/55 R17 97Y |
| 225/45 R17 91W |
| 225/35 R19 88Y XL |
| 225/45 R19 96Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
| 225/35 R18 87Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95Y XL |
| 225/40 R19 93Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 98W XL |
| 225/45 R17 91Y |
| 225/45 R17 94Y XL |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/55 R17 101W XL |
| 225/45 R19 96Y |
| 235/45 R17 94Y |
| 235/45 R17 97Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 235/40 R19 96Y XL |
| 235/55 R19 101Y |
| 235/65 R17 108V XL |
| 235/55 R19 105V XL |
| 235/45 R20 100W XL |
| 235/45 R18 98Y XL |
| 235/45 R17 94Y |
| 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| 235/30 R20 88Y XL |
| 235/50 R18 101Y XL |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 245/40 R17 95Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 98W |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/30 R20 90Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/50 R18 100Y |
| 245/35 R18 92Y XL |
| 245/40 R20 99Y XL |
| 245/30 R19 89Y XL |
| 245/40 R19 98Y XL |
| 245/45 R17 99Y XL |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 255/30 R20 92Y XL |
| 255/40 R18 99Y XL |
| 255/50 R19 107Y XL |
| 255/40 R17 94Y |
| 255/35 R20 97Y XL |
| 255/35 R18 94Y XL |
| 255/45 R18 103Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 96Y XL |
| 255/40 R19 100Y XL |
| 255/55 R18 109Y XL |
| 265/40 R21 105Y XL |
| 265/35 R19 98Y XL |
| 265/30 R19 93Y XL |
| 265/35 R18 97Y XL |
| 265/40 R18 101Y XL |
| 275/40 R21 107Y XL |
| 275/40 R20 106Y XL |
| 275/30 R20 97Y XL |
| 275/40 R19 105Y XL |
| 275/40 R19 105W XL |
| 275/45 R18 103Y |
| 275/35 R19 100Y XL |
| 275/30 R19 96Y XL |
| 275/35 R20 102Y XL |
| 285/35 R22 106Y XL |
| 285/35 R18 101Y XL |
| 285/40 R21 109Y XL |
| 285/45 R20 112Y XL |
| 295/30 R19 100Y XL |
| 295/35 R19 104Y XL |
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