Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 vs GT Radial SportActive 2 EVO
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished ahead 2 times and the SportActive 2 EVO not once. The Ecsta Sport PS72 was stronger in dry, wet and value.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Ecsta Sport PS72
SportActive 2 EVO
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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.
Where each scores higher
Ecsta Sport PS72
SportActive 2 EVO
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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.
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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Gap | SportActive 2 EVO | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Ecsta Sport PS72 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 113 | 1.7% | 115 | 2-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 62.1 | 0.1% | 62.1 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Wet Ecsta Sport PS72 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 114 | 2.8% | 117 | 2-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 51.3 | 0.1% | 51.3 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 19.2% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 14.6 | 1.5% | 14.82 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 56.5 | 2% | 57.7 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 11.3 | 12.2% | 12.6 | 0-1 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 9% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 74.1 | 3 dB | 71.1 | 0-1 |
| Value Ecsta Sport PS72 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 29,969 | 2.5% | 30,721 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.15 | 6.3% | 8.7 | 1-0 |
| Abrasion g | 1,605 | 10.4% | 1,791 | 1-0 |
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.
Head to head in 2 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 | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Field | SportActive 2 EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P8 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P4 of 50 | P12 of 50 |
Ecsta Sport PS72 vs SportActive 2 EVO: your questions
Is the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 or the GT Radial SportActive 2 EVO the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished ahead 2 times and the SportActive 2 EVO not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 9.2 and the SportActive 2 EVO 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Ecsta Sport PS72 or the SportActive 2 EVO?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 led 5 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 led 3 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41 reviews; the SportActive 2 EVO has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 is made in 86 sizes (17 to 21 inch) and the SportActive 2 EVO in 19 (17 to 20 inch). 16 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Ecsta Sport PS72 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the SportActive 2 EVO A and C.
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Where this data comes from
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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.