Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
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In this compare and contrast review, we are putting two summer tyres, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71, to the test. Both are renowned in their respective domains, but how do they perform upon closer inspection? Let's find out.
First up, we have the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. Manufactured in China, this ultra-high-performance tyre came in 6th in the ACE test out of 10, excelling in wet handling. However, in the Autobild test of 50 tyres, it came in somewhat lower at position 20. In the ADAC test, it came in 4th out of 16, with its best features being aquaplaning - cross, mileage, noise, and wet circle cornering. Our overall rating for this tyre is 75%.
On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta PS71, which doesn't specify its manufacturing origin, had an impressive appearance in the Autobild test, securing the 5th position out of 50. Its performance in the ACE test was somewhat underwhelming at 7th out of 10, however, it shone in the category of aquaplaning - longitudal. In the ADAC test, it ranked 10th out of 16, with aquaplaning - cross and aquaplaning - longitudal being its best features. Our overall rating for this tyre is slightly higher than the Maxxis, at 77%.
If you want to delve deeper into the performance of each tyre, please refer to the test summaries for Maxxis and Kumho.
In summary, both tyres have outstanding features and represent excellent choices in their domains. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is a reliable comprehensive performer offering excellent wet handling and reducing noise. Alternatively, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 showcases an overall high performance potential including great handling qualities and short wet and dry braking distances, despite its slightly increased road noise.
However, based on the performance in these tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 appears to be a stronger overall contender than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5, offering high performance at a fair price.
Finally, neither tyre has been replaced by a newer model at the time of writing this review. Please ensure to check back regularly for updates and latest reviews.
Number of sizes available
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Best position in test
Worst position in test
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2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 33.9 | 29.2 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34.2 | 27.4 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 50 | 17 | 5 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 47 | 18 | 3 | ||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2+ | 2 | 3+ | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2- | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 60.8 | 26.7 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 61.7 | 26.6 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1- | 1 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Conditionally recommended | podmíněně doporučeno | 2 | 2+ | 3- | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended | podmíněně doporučeno | 1 | 2 | 3- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 34,8 | 33,4 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 2,4 | |
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,3 | 2,4 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | |
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