Kleber Dynaxer HP5 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 6
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 41
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished ahead 4 times and the Dynaxer HP5 not once. The Dynaxer HP5 had 8.8% lower rolling resistance; the Ecsta Sport PS72 stopped 5.9% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 if you want the stronger all-round performer for modern summer driving-especially if wet braking, wet handling confidence and sporty steering matter. Choose the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 if you prioritize efficiency (lower rolling resistance), comfort, and better resistance to hydroplaning in standing water, and you're willing to accept clearly longer wet braking distances and less outright grip.
Where the Dynaxer HP5 is stronger
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance in 225/45 R17 results (e.g., 73.4 vs 71.4 km/h straight; 3.59 vs 3.32 m/s² curved), which helps stability in standing water
- Lower rolling resistance across tests (e.g., 6.67 vs 8.15 kg/t in Autobild; also wins 3/3 shared RR comparisons), supporting lower fuel/energy use
- More comfort-oriented subjective scores in the R17 tests (e.g., 6.9 vs 6.1 comfort points), matching its touring brief
Where the Ecsta Sport PS72 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking distances (wins 4/4; up to 4.3 m better in Autobild and 2.8 m better in the 50-tire braking test), improving real-world safety margins
- Consistently better dry braking and faster dry handling (wins all shared dry braking; dry handling advantage seen in both R17 tests and Autobild), delivering a sportier feel
- Higher subjective handling confidence (e.g., Autobild subjective dry 8.0 vs 5.3; Motor subjective dry 7.4 vs 6.3), suggesting clearer steering and control at the limit
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.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Ecsta Sport PS72 at a glance
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 0 | 4 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 0 | The Ecsta Sport PS72 stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 10 |
| Wet18 measurements | 4 | The Ecsta Sport PS72 stopped 5.9% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 14 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value5 measurements | 5 | The Dynaxer HP5 had 8.8% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Ecsta Sport PS72 by 0.9 | 9.2/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 41 reviews | 90% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 6 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Ecsta Sport PS72 by 2 points | 82% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +3.9% | The Dynaxer HP5 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 56 sizes made in both | 86 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire 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 4 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Dynaxer HP5 | Field | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
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| 2026 Motor Summer Tire Test | P7 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P19 of 20 | P6 of 20 | |
| The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated | P7 of 12 | P4 of 12 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P19 of 50 | P4 of 50 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Dynaxer HP5
Ecsta Sport PS72
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: 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
Dynaxer HP5
Ecsta Sport PS72
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Dynaxer HP5
Ecsta Sport PS72
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41. 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 tires 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 | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 120 | 1.9% | 117 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 74.97 | 1.7% | 73.68 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 61.5 | 1.1% | 62.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 24% | scored | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 124 | 5.9% | 117 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72.89 | 2.9% | 70.73 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 49.3 | 4% | 51.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 23.1% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1.6 | 7% | 1.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14 | 4.2% | 13.41 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 48.9 | 1.2% | 48.4 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.3 | 2.8% | 11 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.7% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 69.9 | 0.6 dB | 70.53 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 31,218 | 4.2% | 29,969 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.08 | 8.8% | 5.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,122 | 30.1% | 1,605 | 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 tires 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 Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Ecsta Sport PS72 9.2 out of 10.
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Ecsta Sport PS72 | ||
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| 69 | Dry | 92 | ||
| 60 | Wet | 88 | ||
| 47 | Comfort | 35 | ||
| 81 | Value | 49 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Ecsta Sport PS72 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.6 | ||
| 10 | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| 9.5 | Comfort | 7.7 | ||
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- 90%from 6 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 5,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 tire delivers strong overall performance, with frequent praise for quiet running, a soft/comfortable ride, and confident grip-especially in wet conditions. Most high-scoring reviews describe stable, safe handling and good value for money. One lower-scoring review notes noticeably softer sidewalls leading to imprecise high-speed response compared with Goodyear Asymmetric 6, suggesting handling sharpness may not satisfy drivers wanting a firmer, sportier feel.
- Quiet/low road noise
- Comfortable, soft ride and good bump absorption
- Good grip and confident handling (notably in wet)
- Good value for money
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Dynaxer HP5 reviewsOnly have them for a few days, but initial impressions are great.
Grip and handling are very good, very quiet, and soft/smooth over road cracks. Recommended.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
- 84%from 41 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 160,312 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 highly overall (average 81.6%), most often praising its strong value for money and genuinely impressive dry performance, with confident handling and high-speed stability. Wet grip also comes through as a notable strength for around a third of reviewers, helping it feel safe and predictable in poor weather. Comfort and road noise are generally seen as good for a performance tire, though a smaller but meaningful group find it noisier or less refined than expected. The main recurring downside is vibration or balancing/out-of-round issues mentioned by around one in six owners, with tread life only getting mixed, limited commentary so far.
- Excellent value for money versus premium rivals
- Strong dry grip with lots of confidence
- Sharp, capable dry handling through corners
- Stable and planted at motorway/high speeds
- Vibration/balancing or out-of-round issues at speed
- Can be noisy on some surfaces or at higher speeds
- Tread life concerns from a minority (seems to wear quickly for some)
Summarised by AI from 38 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 41 Ecsta Sport PS72 reviewsBought them to replace Hankook ventus prime 4 (Touring type of tires), did a bunch of research before buying, they were really cheap ! So i bought them, you notice the difference in handling and cornering immediately, yes they are UHP and they deliver on that, not that the hankook's were inferior but the Kumhos are a different experience during fast cornering. I drive mainly on mountain passes, they stick like glue on the tarmac they hold well on the wet, haven't drove hard yet on really heavy rain but they seem to do great, no aquaplaning as of now. Sidewalls are not hard as a rock but they aren't soft, they don't deform during cornering, riding on them is nice and comfortable. The only negative as a first impression is this, went from a 68db tire to a 71db on the highway noise is significant worse with those Kumho, you can feel and hear every imperfection of the road, if you care about the noise buy the version with the foam inside I think they call it K version or something.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 99 sizes of the Dynaxer HP5 and 86 of the Ecsta Sport PS72, 56 of them made in both.
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 16 to 21 inch | 86 sizes, 17 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 56 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17and 44 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100%B0% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37% | C77%B10%A8%D5% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | - | Kumho Ecsta PS91 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Summer Value Performer (17in and above) (WhatTire, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Dynaxer HP5 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 3.9% on average. Each test priced the tires 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 is a classic “touring all-rounder vs sporty max-performance” summer tire matchup. The Kleber Dynaxer HP5 is positioned as a premium-touring option aimed at comfort, efficiency and easy everyday manners, while the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is built to chase grip, steering precision and faster lap-time style performance.
Across four shared 2026 tests (including two different sizes: 225/45 R17 and 245/45 R19), the pattern is remarkably consistent: the Kumho repeatedly delivers shorter braking distances and quicker handling on both dry and wet roads, while the Kleber's best counters are aquaplaning resistance, lower rolling resistance (efficiency), and generally more comfort-focused behavior. Which one is “better” depends on whether you prioritize outright grip and safety margins in braking, or hydroplaning security and running-cost comfort factors.
Conclusion
If your priority is maximum road grip and shorter stopping distances-especially in the wet-the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is the clear winner in this head-to-head. It beats the Kleber in every shared dry- and wet-grip metric: for example, wet braking advantages range from small-but-real in 225/45 R17 (45.5 m vs 44.3 m in Motor; 29.12 m vs 28.38 m in the “Best Summer Tires” test) to genuinely meaningful in 245/45 R19 (46.7 m vs 42.4 m in Autobild, and 29.9 m vs 27.1 m in the 50-tire braking test). That wet-braking gap is the kind you feel as extra safety margin in real emergency stops, and it aligns with its consistently higher subjective handling scores and higher overall rankings (4th/9, 6th/20, 4th/13, 4th/50 vs Kleber's 7th/9, 19th/20, 7th/13, 19th/50).
The Kleber Dynaxer HP5's case is more about “living with it” than winning lap times. It repeatedly shows better aquaplaning resistance in the 225/45 R17 datasets (straight aquaplaning 73.4 vs 71.4 km/h and curved 3.59 vs 3.32 m/s²), plus noticeably better rolling resistance (e.g., 6.67 vs 8.15 kg/t in Autobild) and lower abrasion / slightly longer projected wear (50,240 km vs 48,230 km). In practice: if you drive lots of motorway miles, care about efficiency/EV range, and value a calmer ride, the Kleber's strengths are tangible-just be aware the consistent test story is that wet grip (especially wet braking) is not its forte, so you're trading performance safety margin for comfort/efficiency.
Practical takeaway: choose the Kumho for confident, sporty everyday driving with stronger wet/dry stopping and handling; choose the Kleber if your top priorities are hydroplaning security in standing water, lower energy consumption, and a more touring-oriented feel-while accepting the need for extra caution in wet braking scenarios.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Ecsta Sport PS72: your questions
Is the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 or the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished ahead 4 times and the Dynaxer HP5 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Ecsta Sport PS72 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Dynaxer HP5 or the Ecsta Sport PS72?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 led 14 of the 18 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.9% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 led 10 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Dynaxer HP5 had 8.8% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 10/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 8.3/10 for the Ecsta Sport PS72.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.5/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 7.7/10 for the Ecsta Sport PS72.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41. 80% of Dynaxer HP5 owners would buy it again, against 82% for the Ecsta Sport PS72.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Dynaxer HP5 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 3.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Dynaxer HP5 is made in 99 sizes (16 to 21 inch) and the Ecsta Sport PS72 in 86 (17 to 21 inch). 56 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Dynaxer HP5 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ecsta Sport PS72 A and C.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires 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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