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1. Vredestein ULTRAC Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Vredestein ULTRAC
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Vredestein (55%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV has a better rating of 64% compared to 21% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the ULTRAC were tested.
| # | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
| Vredestein ULTRAC
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| Dimensions | R17 - R22 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Vredestein ULTRAC 7.25
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein ULTRAC Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Vredestein ULTRAC Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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