Segment
1. Falken e.Ziex Upper-middle2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kumho (60%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 81% compared to 68% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. We also know where e.Ziex is made - Turkey.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended2. Falken e.Ziex Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 100%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Falken e.Ziex 50%
Wet handling
2. Falken e.Ziex 60%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Falken e.Ziex 80%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
2. Falken e.Ziex 75%
Dry braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 90%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
1. Falken e.Ziex 80%
Exterior noise
1. Falken e.Ziex 100%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Falken e.Ziex 100%
