Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 70 · 49 reviews analysed Road tests 82 · 4 tests
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The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 generally receives positive feedback from drivers who view it as a high-performing, cost-effective alternative to premium tier tires like Michelin and Pirelli. Users frequently praise its strong dry and wet traction, responsive handling, and excellent value for money.
Owners rate it 11.9 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
70/100From 49 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
82/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8.9/32″ |
| UTQG | 260 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 30,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 49 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 generally receives positive feedback from drivers who view it as a high-performing, cost-effective alternative to premium tier tires like Michelin and Pirelli. Users frequently praise its strong dry and wet traction, responsive handling, and excellent value for money. While the tire's extremely stiff sidewalls enhance precision and road feedback, they can occasionally compromise comfort and lead to a firmer ride depending on the vehicle and setup.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in both wet and dry conditions
- High-value price point compared to tier-one premium brands
- Responsive handling and sharp steering feedback
- Stiff sidewalls providing enhanced cornering precision
Cons
- Stiff sidewalls can result in a stiffer, less comfortable ride on certain vehicles
- Some users note potentially faster tread wear under aggressive or sport driving conditions
- Minor reports of increased road noise or balancing challenges on specific sizes
Worth knowing
- Users running larger low-profile setups (such as 19-inch and 20-inch wheels on luxury sedans like the Mercedes S-Class and Jaguar XJ) noted that the stiff sidewalls contribute to precise cornering, though cold tires can occasionally cause temporary vertical tracking/juggling.
- Drivers mixing the standard PS72 on the front and the 'S' variant on the rear observed differences in sidewall stiffness, with the front leaning toward comfort and a slightly sluggish turn-in compared to the firmer rear.
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4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test · 255/35 R19
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP tire Test · 255/35 R19
2nd of 3
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 3 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 3 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 3 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 3 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 3 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 3 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 3 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 3 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 3 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 3 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 3 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 3 |
Source: TopTireReview
2025 AutoView Sports tire Test · 275/35R19
3rd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 5 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 5 |
Source: AutoView
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Subj. Road Score | 1st of 10 |
Source: Tire Rack
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