Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 41 tests, 2 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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 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?
- You prioritise wet
Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.8 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.8 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 15 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.1 231 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 12.9 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.1 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
Both tires perform similarly in mileage, with average ranks of 12.9 and 12.9.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.3 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PS71 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta PS71 appears in 14 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 2 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 →