Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 6 + 8 road tests and 485 + 1,068 owner reviews. How we score
Ecsta Sport PS72 is ahead, 81–61
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Tests 77 · 6 tests Owners 42 · 485 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 (exterior noise)
“Putting some Kumho Ecsta PS91s on. Curious how they’ll do since my go to Falken rt660 doesn’t come in the oem 18” sizes”
Tests 78 · 8 tests Owners 83 · 1,068 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (wet handling (tester's mark))
“Ako ides na Kumho onda dodaj par eura gore po gumi i uzmi Ecsta Sport S PS72. Puno bolja guma od bazne ecste”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 8 tests | 77 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 51 | 85 |
Ecsta PS91: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 50.9 = 66
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 85.3 = 86
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 8 tests | 79 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 52 | 88 |
Ecsta PS91: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 51.5 = 68
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 87.5 = 88
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 53 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 15 | – |
Ecsta PS91: 60% × 52.9 (est.) + 40% × 15 = 38
No road tests of snow for Ecsta PS91. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests | ≈ 64 (est.) | 58 |
| Reviews found online | 48 | 75 |
Ecsta PS91: 40% × 64.4 (est.) + 60% × 47.7 = 54
Ecsta Sport PS72: 40% × 57.9 + 60% × 75.4 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Ecsta PS91. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 7 tests | 70 | 63 |
| Reviews found online | 50 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Ecsta PS91: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 49.6 = 62
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 62.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 64
No owner ratings of noise for Ecsta Sport PS72. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 53 (est.) | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 30 | 78 |
Ecsta PS91: 60% × 53.4 (est.) + 40% × 30.2 = 44
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 78 = 73
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta PS91. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 53 | 86 |
| Source | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests | 47 | 71 |
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS91 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 81 |
| Dry | 66 | 86 |
| Wet | 68 | 88 |
| Snow | 38 | – |
| Comfort | 54 | 68 |
| Noise | 62 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 44 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 53 | 86 |
| Efficiency | 47 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Ecsta PS91
Ecsta Sport PS72
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ecsta PS91 | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 80% #5/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 95% #9/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 70% #8/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 88% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% #3/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 94% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #7/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 96% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 70% #9/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 93% #4/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 70% #4/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 96% #8/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 78% #6/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 94% #8/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 70% #5/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 82% #12/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/10 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | #7/10 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community views the Kumho Ecsta PS91 as an attractive, budget-friendly max performance summer tire that offers decent street traction, low noise, and a tread pattern resembling higher-end options like Michelin. However, opinions are split; while some drivers praise them as a great value alternative for daily driving and light spirited use, enthusiasts note limitations regarding rapid wear, subpar track endurance, and inferior grip compared to top-tier performance tires.
“Putting some Kumho Ecsta PS91s on. Curious how they’ll do since my go to Falken rt660 doesn’t come in the oem 18” sizes”
“New meaty tires set up installed, now I can order spacers Went up tire sizes and they definitely fill the gap a bit. First time running sticky kumhos on anytime so excited to see how they turn out.Specs are Kumho Ecsta Ps91 235/40/18 up front and 265/40/18 in the rear. Read more”
“You will get smoked if you go with the PS91. They also do not hold well under abuse. I feel that the RE-71RS would be a better value for you simply because they'll hold and remain consistent even as they wear very far down. I've used the RE-71RS at a track day before and even as the tires were chunking and melting, they still maintained their grip, as if they were just BEGGING to be abused, to see how far they could be pushed.”
Based on 46 community posts
Community sentiment toward the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is largely positive, with drivers praising its impressive dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and low cabin noise compared to premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport series. Most owners view it as an outstanding value proposition, offering near-flagship performance at a significantly lower price point. Minor criticisms focus on potential treadwear longevity, lack of rim protection, mixed feedback on highway noise, and occasional wheel balance or vibration issues.
“Anyone else running these tires? Is it possible the tire(s) out of round? New hypergram wheels/new tires w/ aluminum hubcentric rings. Has vibrations, but most noticed front right. Balanced again same thing. Took the hub rings off with significant decrease but still there. Will try again with plastic rings followed by swapping wheels front to rear. If still going on will have to live with it”
“Ik heb nog een paar nieuwe banden liggen voor die maat. Continental PremiumContact 7. Had je voor heel weinig mogen hebben. Die zijn echt wel beter dan die Hankooks. Overigens hoeft een goede band niet heel duur te zijn. Ik was zelf niet tevreden mer Hankook. De laatste nieuwe banden die ik heb laten monteren waren Kumho's Ecsta sport PS72. Die zijn weliswaar goedkoop, maar komen uitstekend uit veel testen. Ze hebben ook echt meer grip dan de Hankooks en Vredesteins die ik hiervoor had.”
“Michelin PS5 vs Continental SC 7 vs Kumho PS72 for 437 wheels Looking for new tires for my F30 330i on 437M wheels (225/40R19 & 255/35R19). Main priorities are comfort, steering feel, low noise, and good grip for spirited driving. I’ve previously run Michelin PS5 and loved them, although they got a bit noisy over time. Now I’m deciding between: Michelin PS5 Continental SportContact 7 Kumho PS72 The Kumhos are much cheaper and reviews seem very positive. Are they really close to the PS5/SC7, or is it worth spending more?”
Based on 33 community posts
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta PS91 | B · Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 50 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 9.5/32″ | 9.4/32″ |
| UTQG | 260 A A | 320 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 30,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 — better handling, treadwear and efficiency. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 86 vs 53 on handling.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 73 vs 44 on treadwear.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 71 vs 47 on efficiency.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 86 vs 66 on dry.
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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 88 vs 68 on our wet score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 86 vs 66 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 64 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 68 vs 54 on our comfort score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 73 vs 44 on our treadwear score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 71 vs 47 on our efficiency score.
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
