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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

7th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 - Official Image

Across 8 summer tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 shows a clear pattern of strong on-road grip and driver confidence, especially in wet handling feel and wet braking, with generally competitive dry handling. It can deliver top-tier results in the right test context (including a 1st overall in a UHP test) and frequently lands in the upper-mid pack (e.g., 4th/9, 4th/13, 6th/20, 4th/50).

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Grip & Handling Balance Strong
    • 1st place overall in 2025 Die Reifentester UHP test (1/8) with 1st wet braking (23.07 m) and 1st subjective wet handling
    • 2026 Auto Bild summer test: 1st subjective wet handling (1/20), 2nd wet circle (+0.6% from best) and 4th wet handling (+1.2% from best)
    • 2026 Motor and 2026 independent 225/45 R17 tests: consistently 4th wet braking (+2.5% / +2.6% from best) and 4th wet handling (+2.3% / +4.1% from best)
  • Dry Handling / Steering Feel Moderate
    • 2026 independent 225/45 R17 test: 1st subjective dry handling (1/13) and 3rd dry handling time (+0.4% from best)
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: 3rd dry handling (+1.1% from best) and 2nd subjective dry handling (+2.6% from best)
    • 2026 SUV test 255/45 R19: 3rd dry handling (+1.9% from best)
  • Wet Braking (peak performance) Moderate
    • 2026 Auto Bild 52-tyre wet braking test: 3rd/50 in wet braking (27.1 m)
    • 2025 Die Reifentester UHP test: 1st/8 in wet braking (23.07 m)
    • 2026 Auto Bild summer test: 4th/20 in wet braking (42.4 m, +7.9% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: 9th/9 straight aquaplaning (+9.4% from best) and 9th/9 curved aquaplaning (+13.8% from best)
    • 2026 independent 225/45 R17 test: 11th/12 straight aquaplaning (+9.4% from best) and 12th/12 curved aquaplaning (+15.3% from best)
    • 2025 Auto Express 225/40 R18: 8th/9 straight aquaplaning (+5.0% from best) and 8th/9 curved aquaplaning (+17.6% from best)
  • Noise & Comfort Refinement Moderate
    • 2026 Motor 225/45 R17: 9th/9 subjective comfort (+11.6% from best)
    • 2026 independent 225/45 R17 test: 11th/13 subjective comfort (+14.1% from best)
    • 2026 SUV test 255/45 R19: 9th/9 noise (72.9 dB, +8.8% from best) and 2026 Auto Bild summer test: 18th/20 noise (74.1 dB, +5.0% from best)
  • Dry & Wet Braking Consistency (variance by test) Moderate
    • 2025 Auto Express 225/40 R18: 8th/9 wet braking (+19.7% from best) and 7th/9 dry braking (+8.2% from best)
    • 2026 SUV test 255/45 R19: 7th/9 wet braking (+8.4% from best) and 7th/9 dry braking (+5.8% from best)
    • 2026 Auto Bild summer test: mid-pack dry braking (9th/20, +4.9% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 9
2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 takes fourth place with a strong overall result. It loses ground to higher-ranked rivals on wet surfaces mainly due to below-average aquaplaning resistance. Otherwise, it...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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6
of 9
2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finishes in a shared sixth place and is noted for a strong showing in the off-road tests combined with dynamic dry handling, posting the third-fastest time on the dry cou...
Weak:
Noise
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of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 also finishes sixth and performs particularly well in wet conditions, with good braking and handling results. Dry performance is competitive across the board. The purchas...
Strong:
Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle
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4
of 13
The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated Recommended

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished joint 4th overall and earned a Recommended award. It was consistently near the front for objective grip with top-four placements across wet and dry braking and h...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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4
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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7
of 10
2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 took seventh on 131 points with a "recommended" rating and at €69 represented the second-cheapest tyre in the test. Its dry safety score of 49 placed it in the lower half �...
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of 8
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test

2025

The Korean newcomer shocked the established brands by performing well across almost every discipline. It delivered good to very good results in wet and dry braking, handling and aquaplaning. This b...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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5
of 9
2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The new Kumho made an impressive debut with strong wet and dry handling performances and excellent refinement, despite weaknesses in other areas. It struggled in wet braking, aquaplaning, and wet c...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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