Segment
1. Vredestein Ultrac Pro Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Vredestein (55%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro has a better rating of 87% compared to 68% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Vredestein Ultrac Pro was done in 2024, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ultrac Pro and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. We also know where Ultrac Pro is made - Netherlands.
| # | Vredestein Ultrac Pro
| Kumho Ecsta PS71
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| Dimensions | R18 - R24 | R16 - R22 | |
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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. Vredestein Ultrac Pro Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | 35.0 | 31.2 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34.2 | 27.4 | |||||
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