Tests – · none yet Owners 41 · 10 reviews
Kumho Ecsta 712 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Kumho Ecsta 712 vs Yokohama ADVAN A052 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 4 road tests and 10 + 213 owner reviews. How we score
ADVAN A052 is ahead, 72–48
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Tests 75 · 4 tests Owners 68 · 213 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
“Staggered BBSs Need Tires I have a set of BBS wheels that i have been restoring for my 89 944 NA. I am trying to figure out what tires to get and am running into a bit of trouble. The set of BBSs are 15in staggered. The front are 8in wide and the rear are 9in wide. When i had purchased these wheels they had 215/60R15s all around. Would this be a good fitment? I am hoping the rear will not look stretched. As i was researching staggered tires i ran into problems finding a matching set in the sizes 225 50R15 and 205 55R15. A local shop helped me find these for the front Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 (205 55R15) and these for the rear Yokohama ADVAN A052 (225 50R15). Im concerned to get these due to the tread pattern being drastically different. Another shop has Kumho Ecsta 4x KU22 picked out for the front. I would like to have performance summer tires that do not break the bank. If i were to do 215/60R15s all around i was looking at Falken Sincera SN250 A/S (which are not performance) or Vredestein Sprint Classic which i am not sure of. I am a bit at a loss here and would greatly appreciate any advice or help selecting tires as this is not something i am comfortable with given the lack of options at this wheel size.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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48
Dry
ADVAN A052 +3179Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 55 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 37 88 Ecsta 712: 60% × 55.4 (est.) + 40% × 37.1 = 48
ADVAN A052: 60% × 73 + 40% × 87.6 = 79
No road tests of dry for Ecsta 712. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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44
Wet
ADVAN A052 +2872Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 50 (est.) 77 Reviews found online 35 65 Ecsta 712: 60% × 50.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.8 = 44
ADVAN A052: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 65.1 = 72
No road tests of wet for Ecsta 712. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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Snow
No comparison72Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online – 73 ADVAN A052: 60% × 71 (est.) + 40% × 73.3 = 72
No road tests of snow for ADVAN A052. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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51
Comfort
ADVAN A052 +1970Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 33 63 Ecsta 712: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 33.2 = 51
ADVAN A052: 60% × 74.4 + 40% × 63.1 = 70
No road tests of comfort for Ecsta 712. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison76Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 77 Reviews found online – 76 ADVAN A052: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 75.6 = 76
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59
Treadwear
Ecsta 712 +653Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 54 44 Ecsta 712: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59
ADVAN A052: 60% × 58.9 (est.) + 40% × 43.8 = 53
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta 712. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for ADVAN A052. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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34
Handling (owners)
ADVAN A052 +4882Why this score
Source Ecsta 712 ADVAN A052 Reviews found online 34 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta 712 | Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 48 | 72 |
| Dry | 48 | 79 |
| Wet | 44 | 72 |
| Snow | – | 72 |
| Comfort | 51 | 70 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 53 |
| Handling (owners) | 34 | 82 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
48
/ 100
Ecsta 712
72
/ 100
ADVAN A052
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta 712
Pros
- Highly competitive price point
- Better-than-average tread life compared to some premium performance tires
- Acceptable dry weather handling for casual driving
Cons
- Dangerous and unpredictable wet weather traction
- High levels of road noise and harsh ride quality
- Poor steering feedback and tendency for understeer/oversteer
Tire B ADVAN A052
Pros
- Class-leading dry grip and traction, often compared to dedicated racing slicks.
- Rapid warm-up time, providing peak performance almost immediately.
- Surprisingly high levels of wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance for a performance tire.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially when used on heavy vehicles or without aggressive camber settings.
- Tendency to 'grease up' or lose performance during long, high-intensity track sessions.
- Soft sidewall construction can lead to vague steering feel or 'sponginess' compared to stiffer competitors.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Kumho Ecsta 712
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Community members widely view the Yokohama ADVAN A052 as a top-tier, high-grip competition tire suited for autocross and track driving. While praised for its light weight and superior all-out performance compared to standard street and summer tires, users frequently discuss its high cost, soft compound, potential lack of tread longevity on long road trips, and tendency to fling rocks.
r/tires
·9 upvotes ·2020-01-18
“Yokohama ADVAN A052 315/30R18 and 265/35R18 - BEEFY!”
r/944
·7 upvotes ·2026-07-09
“Staggered BBSs Need Tires I have a set of BBS wheels that i have been restoring for my 89 944 NA. I am trying to figure out what tires to get and am running into a bit of trouble. The set of BBSs are 15in staggered. The front are 8in wide and the rear are 9in wide. When i had purchased these wheels they had 215/60R15s all around. Would this be a good fitment? I am hoping the rear will not look stretched. As i was researching staggered tires i ran into problems finding a matching set in the sizes 225 50R15 and 205 55R15. A local shop helped me find these for the front Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 (205 55R15) and these for the rear Yokohama ADVAN A052 (225 50R15). Im concerned to get these due to the tread pattern being drastically different. Another shop has Kumho Ecsta 4x KU22 picked out for the front. I would like to have performance summer tires that do not break the bank. If i were to do 215/60R15s all around i was looking at Falken Sincera SN250 A/S (which are not performance) or Vredestein Sprint Classic which i am not sure of. I am a bit at a loss here and would greatly appreciate any advice or help selecting tires as this is not something i am comfortable with given the lack of options at this wheel size.”
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2023-07-04
“Long trip with Advans A052? I'm planning a trip to the Nürburgring to attend a trackday this October. The problem is that I live 1300 km away, so the tyres should be able to cope with that, some 20 laps at medium-fast pace at the Nordschleife, and the drive back home. Are the Advan A052 tyres way to soft for such a long trip? Will they last? Wouldn't it be wiser to settle for a more conservative set of Michelins PS4? The car is a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera, 1210 kg... Read more”
Top themes
#competition and autocross performance#tire weight comparison#track day durability#soft compound longevity#200 treadwear grip#fitment and sizing
Based on 11 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta 712 | B · Yokohama ADVAN A052 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 61 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
48
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta 712
72
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Winner: Yokohama ADVAN A052 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta 712 if treadwear matters most to you. Kumho Ecsta 712 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 82 vs 34 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 79 vs 48 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 72 vs 44 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama ADVAN A052 scores 70 vs 51 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta 712
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN A052
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Ecsta 712 or ADVAN A052?
Which is better in the wet, Ecsta 712 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 72 vs 44 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecsta 712 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 79 vs 48 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecsta 712 or ADVAN A052?
Yokohama ADVAN A052, 70 vs 51 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ecsta 712 or ADVAN A052?
Kumho Ecsta 712, 59 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology