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Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 - Official Image

Across two UUHP summer tire tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 shows a split profile: it can be class-leading in a large comparative test, yet only mid-pack in a smaller, sport-oriented European test. The strongest pattern is its capability balance on track-style wet and dry handling in the Tire Rack test (overall win with multiple top-3 wet results), paired with very strong subjective road impressions.

The main recurring weaknesses are around efficiency and some objective refinement/consistency: in the Auto Bild Sportscars test it lagged notably in wet braking and wet circle grip, and it also posted poor rolling resistance and higher noise. Overall, it looks like a high-value performance tire with excellent subjective/real-world appeal and strong wet dynamics in some test conditions, but with compromises in rolling resistance and occasional wet stopping performance depending on test format and competitors.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Competitive Performance / Value Strong
    • 1st overall in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test (1/10)
    • Auto Bild Sportscars noted: "Budget options from Vredestein, Kumho, and Hankook perform well for the money" (2026 test)
  • Wet Weather Dynamics (Handling & Grip) Strong
    • 2nd place wet circle in 2025 Tire Rack test (+1.1% from best)
    • 3rd place wet braking in 2025 Tire Rack test (+2% from best) and 3rd place wet handling (+1.5% from best)
  • Subjective Road Manners / Driver Confidence Moderate
    • 1st place subjective road score in 2025 Tire Rack test (1/10)
    • 2nd place subjective dry handling in 2025 Tire Rack test (+0.7% from best) and 3rd place subjective comfort in 2026 Auto Bild test (3/8)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Moderate
    • 4th place straight aquaplaning in 2026 Auto Bild test (+2.1% from best)
    • Wet handling competitiveness in 2025 Tire Rack (3rd, +1.5% from best) supports strong water-management at speed
Performance Weaknesses
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Strong
    • 6th place rolling resistance in 2026 Auto Bild test (+16.4% from best)
    • Overall mid-pack finish in 2026 Auto Bild (5/8) aligned with weaker efficiency/refinement sub-scores (RR and noise both 6/8)
  • Wet Braking Consistency Across Tests Moderate
    • 6th place wet braking in 2026 Auto Bild test (+10.8% from best)
    • While strong in 2025 Tire Rack (3rd, +2% from best), the large swing suggests variable competitiveness depending on test/compound temperature/competitor set
  • Noise / Refinement (Objective) Moderate
    • 6th place noise in 2026 Auto Bild test (73.4 dB, +3.5% from best)
    • Only 5/8 overall in 2026 Auto Bild alongside weak refinement metrics (noise 6/8, rolling resistance 6/8)
  • Dry Limit Grip (Skidpad / Dry Handling Pace) Moderate
    • 6th place dry handling in 2026 Auto Bild test (+2.1% from best)
    • 6th place dry circle in 2025 Tire Rack test (+6.5% from best) despite better subjective dry handling (2nd)

Test History

5
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2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 is the cheapest tire in the test and delivers decent overall performance without any serious weaknesses. Wet skidpad grip matches the Hankook exactly, and dry braking i...
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1
of 10
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

2025

A new category leader that excels in comfort, noise control, and composure while still delivering quick, balanced wet and dry performance. Its road refinement is unmatched in the group, and while i...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Road Score, Wet Circle
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