BFGoodrich Advantage vs Kumho Ecsta PS71: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich Advantage and Kumho Ecsta PS71 appear in 27 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich Advantage performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 14 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich Advantage is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich Advantage if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Advantage | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.9 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.2 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Advantage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.0 22 | Avg rank 7.0 15 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 31 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | BFGoodrich Advantage |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.8 212 | Avg rank 8.1 231 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.3 | Avg rank 12.9 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 13.0 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The BFGoodrich Advantage wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 14.3 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 12.9 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Advantage or Kumho Ecsta PS71?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich Advantage averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 ranks better than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Advantage appears in 13 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 in 14, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →