Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

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    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV and Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUVKumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
    SegmentSUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used12
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.85.1
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score78.787.3

    Tire Lab Score

    78.7
    Good · Summer
    87.3
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUVKumho Ecsta PS71 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.2
    1
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Avg rank 5.3
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.8
    11
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV

    💧 Wet: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 4.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.3 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.5 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV or Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →