Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Ecsta V730 averages a finish of 5th.
2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire Test P4 of 11
The Kumho Ecsta V730 finished just behind the top three on average lap time. Its front-end grip stood out, and the testers felt that with some set-up changes it could compete with the fastest tires in the class.
Where the Kumho Ecsta V730 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Handling | 2 | P5 of 9.5 | 49% | - |
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 has shown useful circuit grip but steering feedback below the best in both track tests. It finished fourth of 11 in the 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire Test, with a 107.02-second dry lap, 1% behind the best. The testers singled out strong front-end grip, braking feel and mid-corner traction, with urgent turn-in. Even so, steering remained a small step behind the leading tires, so its good placing did not remove that qualification.
The 2021 Tire Reviews Track Day 200TW Tire Test was less favorable, sixth of eight with an 89.8-second lap, 2.1% behind the best. It praised heat management and a rounded grip circle, but linked inconsistent lap times to limited steering response and feedback. Tire Rack also found it less comfortable than some rivals when braking and turning together, a comment about combined cornering loads rather than ride comfort. Its pace therefore varies between comparisons, with promising grip in the larger 2022 field and repeated reservations about how clearly it communicates. These tests do not establish wet-road behavior.
Good heat management, it felt like it likes being hot- 2021 Track Day 200TW Tire Test (2021)
Not the best steering response or feedback led to inconsistent lap times- 2021 Track Day 200TW Tire Test (2021)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Kumho Ecsta V730 finished just behind the top three on average lap time. Its front-end grip stood out, and the testers felt that with some set-up changes it could compete with the fastest tires in the class.
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