Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 8 + 4 road tests and 1,068 + 992 owner reviews. How we score
Ecsta Sport PS72 is ahead, 81–52
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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))
“I’m on the Kumho sport ps72 and in the dry on road they are great, wet road- great, dry track also great but on wet track; a little unpredictable.”
Tests 58 · 4 tests Owners 43 · 992 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests | 87 | 43 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 48 |
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 85.3 = 86
Sportnex AS-2+: 60% × 43.3 + 40% × 48.2 = 45
| Source | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests | 88 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 46 |
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 87.5 = 88
Sportnex AS-2+: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 46.2 = 61
| Source | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests | 58 | ≈ 63 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 40 |
Ecsta Sport PS72: 40% × 57.9 + 60% × 75.4 = 68
Sportnex AS-2+: 40% × 62.9 (est.) + 60% × 39.8 = 49
No road tests of comfort for Sportnex AS-2+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests | 63 | 63 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 62.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 64
Sportnex AS-2+: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 65
No owner ratings of noise for Ecsta Sport PS72 or Sportnex AS-2+. 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 Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 70 | ≈ 55 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 34 |
Ecsta Sport PS72: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 78 = 73
Sportnex AS-2+: 60% × 54.8 (est.) + 40% × 34.1 = 47
No road tests of treadwear for Sportnex AS-2+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 86 | 42 |
| Source | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 71 | 67 |
| Category | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 52 |
| Dry | 86 | 45 |
| Wet | 88 | 61 |
| Comfort | 68 | 49 |
| Noise | 64 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 47 |
| Handling (owners) | 86 | 42 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 67 |
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.
Ecsta Sport PS72
Sportnex AS-2+
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 Sport PS72 | Sportnex AS-2+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #9/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 88% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #3/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 97% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 88% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 50% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 93% #6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #8/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 94% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 89% #5/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #12/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/10 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | #7/8 2021 Sport Auto UHP 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
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
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| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | B · Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 50 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9.4/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 30,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 — better handling, dry and wet. Where the Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 86 vs 42 on handling.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 86 vs 45 on dry.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 88 vs 61 on wet.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 73 vs 47 on treadwear.
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Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 88 vs 61 on our wet score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 86 vs 45 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 65 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 68 vs 49 on our comfort score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 73 vs 47 on our treadwear score.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72, 71 vs 67 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
