Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 94
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 25
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 finished ahead 3 times and the Advan Sport V107 twice. The Ecsta PS71 had 16.4% lower rolling resistance; the Advan Sport V107 stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Kumho Ecsta PS71 for wet-road security, longevity, and low running costs; pick Yokohama Advan Sport V107 if you prioritize crisp dry handling and the shortest dry stops on spirited drives.
Where the Ecsta PS71 is stronger
- Class-leading wet security: shorter wet braking and faster wet handling across 2025 tests
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (notably straight-line) for high-speed rain confidence
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel/efficiency metrics
Where the Advan Sport V107 is stronger
- Sporty dry performance with short dry braking and stable, precise handling
- Competitive dry lap pace and steering feedback
- Lower exterior noise in multiple tests
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Ecsta PS71 vs Advan Sport V107 at a glance
| Category | Ecsta PS71 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 3 | 2 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 0 | The Advan Sport V107 stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 6 |
| Wet15 measurements | 10 | The Ecsta PS71 stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | The Advan Sport V107 was 1 dB quieter (3 tests) | 3 |
| Value7 measurements | 6 | The Ecsta PS71 had 16.4% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.5/10 | The Advan Sport V107 by 0.3 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating94 and 25 reviews | 77% | The Ecsta PS71 by 4 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Ecsta PS71 by 9 points | 54% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Advan Sport V107 was dearer in 3 of 3 | +10.4% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 133 | 73 sizes made in both | 137 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2023 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Ecsta PS71 | Field | Advan Sport V107 |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P4 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P13 of 18 | P6 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P4 of 52 | P14 of 52 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P12 of 50 | P4 of 50 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Ecsta PS71
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Ecsta PS71
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Ecsta PS71
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Ecsta PS71 77% from 94 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Ecsta PS71 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34.66 | 2.2% | 33.88 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 118.5 | 1.2% | 119.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33.72 | 4.3% | 35.54 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36 | 4.5% | 37.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.2 | 1.4% | 73.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.73 | 4.4% | 15.41 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 89.57 | 4.7% | 85.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.24 | 1.6% | 3.29 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 20.5% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.77 | 1 dB | 73.77 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39,427 | 13.9% | 34,597 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.63 | 16.4% | 10.31 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.7 | = | 5.7 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.7 | 9.8% | 95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ecsta PS71 scores 8.5 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
| Ecsta PS71 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 73 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 92 | Wet | 76 | ||
| 11 | Comfort | 14 | ||
| 18 | Value | 5 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Ecsta PS71 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 7.4 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7 | Wear | 5.5 | ||
| 7.4 | Comfort | 6.3 | ||
Owners rate the Ecsta PS71 77% from 94 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
- 77%from 94 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 686,811 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 as a strong budget performance tyre, with a clear majority praising its dry grip and handling and nearly half calling the wet grip confidence-inspiring. Value for money is a consistent highlight, with many feeling it runs pricier brands close for everyday road use. The main drawback is refinement: around a third of owners mention road noise, and opinions on tread life are mixed rather than conclusive. A smaller but notable group also report vibration/balancing niggles, with a few mentioning tramlining.
- Strong dry grip with plenty of confidence
- Very capable wet grip for the price
- Secure, enjoyable dry handling
- Excellent value for money versus premium rivals
- Road noise can be intrusive, especially at speed
- Tread life is inconsistent, with some reporting faster wear
- Can be hard to balance or develop vibrations
Summarised by AI from 87 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 94 Ecsta PS71 reviewsJust looking around for replacements in a couple of thousand miles. Unless I hear outstanding reviews from other Elroq owners I'm going to stick with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV and stick with the different width/ profiles front and rear. These Kumhos have completely out performed the Bridgstones I had on my ID.3 - I coudln't wait to get rid of them when they had to be replaced at 8,000miles.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- 73%from 25 reviews
- 54%would buy again
- 140,521 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 for strong dry performance, with around three in five highlighting excellent dry grip and many also noting sharp steering and confident dry handling. Wet grip is generally rated as decent, though opinions are more mixed, with a small but notable group (around one in seven) finding it weaker, particularly in colder conditions. The biggest drawback is longevity: around two in five owners complain of very fast wear. Noise is another frequent issue, with around one in three reporting higher road roar, especially on rougher surfaces.
- Outstanding dry grip and confidence under power
- Very capable dry handling with strong feedback
- Direct, responsive steering feel
- Stiff, sporty sidewalls that support hard driving
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Noticeable road noise/roar, especially on coarse surfaces
- Needs heat or a bedding-in period to feel at its best
Summarised by AI from 24 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 25 Advan Sport V107 reviewsAmazing feel and handling, decent dry grip.
Awful comfort and wear rate.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 133 sizes of the Ecsta PS71 and 137 of the Advan Sport V107, 73 of them made in both.
| Category | Ecsta PS71 | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 133 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 137 sizes, 16 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 73 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18255/45 R18265/35 R18225/35 R19and 61 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A71%B24%C5%D0% | A94%B6% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C41%B22%D21%A17% | D71%C22%A7% |
| EU label noise | 68-75 dB B96%A4% | 66-73 dB B76%A24% |
| On the market since | 2016 | 2018 |
| Replaced | - | Yokohama Advan Sport V105 (2010) |
| Replaced by | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Advan Sport V107 was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 10.4% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two ultra-high-performance summer tyres with very different priorities: the value-driven Kumho Ecsta PS71 and the sport-focused Yokohama Advan Sport V107. Across five shared tests in 225/40-45 R18, both deliver strong grip, but they diverge in wet security, efficiency, longevity, and overall cost of ownership.
Recent 2025 results sharpen the contrast. The PS71 surged to top-tier finishes thanks to standout wet performance, aquaplaning reserves, lower rolling resistance, and longer wear, while the V107 excelled in dry grip and steering precision yet stumbled on wet grip consistency and efficiency. Shoppers weighing real-world safety in rain and running costs versus razor-sharp dry dynamics will find clear trade-offs here.
Conclusion
Overall, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 offers the more rounded package for everyday UHP use: excellent wet braking and handling (often double-digit advantages), strong straight-line aquaplaning, lower rolling resistance, longer tread life, and a markedly better price-per-1,000 km. These traits translated into higher overall placings in 2025 multi-criteria tests and a consistently stronger value proposition.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 shines for enthusiastic dry driving-shorter dry stops, higher dry handling speeds, clearer feedback, and lower exterior noise. However, its weaker wet margins in several 2025 tests, higher rolling resistance, and shorter wear reduce its overall versatility and cost efficiency. If you prioritize precise dry feel and braking above all else, the V107 fits; for balanced performance with wet safety and low running costs, the PS71 is the safer, smarter pick.
Ecsta PS71 vs Advan Sport V107: your questions
Is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 or the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 finished ahead 3 times and the Advan Sport V107 twice. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ecsta PS71 scores 8.5 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Ecsta PS71 or the Advan Sport V107?
The Ecsta PS71 led 10 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Advan Sport V107 led 6 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ecsta PS71 lasted 13.9% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 16.4% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7/10 for the Ecsta PS71 and 5.5/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Advan Sport V107 was 1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.4/10 for the Ecsta PS71 and 6.3/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Ecsta PS71 77% from 94 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 63% of Ecsta PS71 owners would buy it again, against 54% for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Advan Sport V107 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 10.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Ecsta PS71 is made in 133 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Advan Sport V107 in 137 (16 to 24 inch). 73 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Ecsta PS71 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Advan Sport V107 A and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Advan Sport V107 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2018, the Ecsta PS71 in 2016. The Advan Sport V107 replaced the Yokohama Advan Sport V105.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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Who does the testing
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