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PS72

8.5
PTI – Pneutesty Index
excellent ✓ 7 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 265/35 R18 among 36 available
tested in R18
Price from
126,63 €
in 265/35 R18
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Your size 265/35 R18 Speed / Load: 97Y XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 126,63 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile
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Your size 265/35 R18 Speed / Load: 97Y XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 311,72 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile
Rating and verdict

How the Ecsta Sport PS72 evaluated

8.5
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,5 / 10 · excellent PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 265/35 R18 among 36 available
tested in R18
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 86
+6 % 8 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 95
+10 % 7 tests
Aquaplaning 26
−1 % 5 tests
wet handling 95
+3 % 4 Tests
Dry 88
+4 % 8 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 90
+4 % 7 tests
dry handling 93
+2 % 6 tests
Economy 65
+2 % 5 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 49
−2 % 5 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 48
≈ average 1 test
Noise and comfort 66
≈ average 7 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 75
−1 % 5 tests
ride comfort 21
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 86 %
Drybetter than 88 %
Where it falls behind
no notable weakness
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure

Where Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S stands in size 265/35 R18

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,5 126,63 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 136,71 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 189,17 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.2 147,84 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 182,97 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 237,54 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 155,09 € Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S 8.5 126,63 € This tyre Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 165,14 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 127,08 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 147,93 € Sailun ATREZZO ZSR 2 7.5 90,54 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 159,58 € Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 273,88 € Yokohama V107 7.3 156,56 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 140,67 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 137,58 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 137,27 € Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ 6.8 128,02 € Giti GITISPORT S2 6.8 120,32 € Toyo Proxes Sport XL 6.8 99,69 € Goodride SA37 SPORT 5.4 293,44 € Triangle TH202 EffeXSport XL 5.4 175,32 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.3 84,16 €
5,3 median 7,5 9,9
6. rank in the group of 23 compared
70 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,0 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,4 behind the best in the group the best has 9,9
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.9 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 136,71 € +10,08 €
  2. 2. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 189,17 € +62,54 €
  3. 3. 9.2 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 147,84 € +21,21 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 182,97 € +56,34 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 237,54 € +110,91 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 155,09 € +28,46 €
  7. 6. 8.5 Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S This tyre 126,63 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 165,14 € +38,51 €
  9. 9. 7.7 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 127,08 € +0,45 €
  10. 10. 7.6 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 147,93 € +21,30 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Sailun ATREZZO ZSR 2 90,54 € −36,09 €
  12. 11. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 159,58 € +32,95 €
  13. 13. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 273,88 € +147,25 €
  14. 13. 7.3 Yokohama V107 156,56 € +29,93 €
  15. 15. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 140,67 € +14,04 €
  16. 16. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 137,58 € +10,95 €
  17. 16. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 137,27 € +10,64 €
  18. 18. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ 128,02 € +1,39 €
  19. 18. 6.8 Giti GITISPORT S2 120,32 € −6,31 €
  20. 18. 6.8 Toyo Proxes Sport XL 99,69 € −26,94 €
  21. 21. 5.4 Goodride SA37 SPORT 293,44 € +166,81 €
  22. 21. 5.4 Triangle TH202 EffeXSport XL 175,32 € +48,69 €
  23. 23. 5.3 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 84,16 € −42,47 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

127 € ÷ 48 230 km × 100
0,26 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 265/35 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Kumho PS72 belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 265/35 R18
Width265 mm
Profile height35 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code2349143
EAN8808956373658
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (73 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread PS72
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Sport
Construction Radial
Creation date 30.01.2025
Product launch date (gen.) 25.07.2025
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 6×
Wins 1×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 4,5
2026
4. place
Auto Bild Test brzdných drah letných SUV pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
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6. place
Auto Bild Test letných SUV pneumatík 255/45 R19 2026
9 tyres
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7. place
AutoBild Test letných pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
20 tyres
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4. place
Tyre Reviews Test letných pneumatík 225/45 R17 2026
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2025
1. place
Die Reifentester Summer UHP tire test 225/40 R18 2025
8 tyres
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5. place
Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
9 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 265/35 R18.

Current lowest
126,63 €
↘ 19,67 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
119,63 €
25.9.2026
Highest for the period
157,63 €
22.6.2026
157,63 119,63 126,63 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 157,63 € 22.6.2026: 156,32 € 23.7.2026: 137,95 € 23.7.2026: 131,98 € 29.7.2026: 131,92 € 5.8.2026: 131,49 € 14.8.2026: 128,98 € 3.9.2026: 128,87 € 11.9.2026: 127,65 € 17.9.2026: 126,43 € 21.9.2026: 128,96 € 24.9.2026: 126,43 € 25.9.2026: 119,63 € 1.10.2026: 124,04 € 8.10.2026: 126,50 € 9.10.2026: 126,63 € 14.10.2026: 126,63 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,4
★★★★☆
from 30 reviews
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Expected lifespan
48 230 km
Reliability:confidence-high
ST
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BMW 520d M Sport · 245/45 R18 · 3 219 km
★★★★★

<p>In the K-SILENT variant, it is a very quiet and comfortable tire. It offers superb stability and precision at high highway speeds. Surprisingly great value for a very fair price. Highly recommended.</p>

JO
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MINI Cooper S · 205/45 R17 · 612 km
★★★★☆

<p>Being said I have driven these tyres for only 350km I can only give my impression about the starting life of these tyres, about 1000-1500km should be performing better, I have a Mini Cooper S R56, a very handling car, I have been using SemiSlick almost these 10 last years ( Federal RSR 595 and the new upgrade) the differences in this car bewteen both tyres are not huge, The semis in 1200kg front traction car are very difficult to warm up in the rear-end, even trying to adjust the pressure, but the Kumho as they work in a fewer temp range you feel the rear very stable, the handling input seems quite similar than Federal in terms of precision, my driving style has always been very pointly with input so changing the Federal for these Kumho has made to me change my driving style, the huge amount of grip makes the car very neutral, I didn't find any understeering situation, but it's true the rear never will want to overtake you, it's always sticked tl the ground, that combined with seems there is a short gap between the max grip snd the lack of grip makes me a little bit unconfident finding the max grip over lateral load. But for the price that these tyres cost it a must, you can go very fast without compromising safety, no snaps or understeers and you can go very comfortable going calm, the tyres dont sound a all ( to me, maybe for others they sound a lot, but Im comparing with a semi that over 30-40km you were hearing the tyre eating the ground)</p>

AT
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BMW 330i · 235/40 R19 · 1 609 km
★★★★★

<p>Highly recommend the Kumho PS72. I’ve had them for around 1,000 km now and I’m pretty happy with them. They’re quiet and the handling feels precise.
For the price, I think they’re a great performance tyre. Of course, I wouldn’t say they’re better than the Michelin PS4/PS5 overall, but they are quieter and the grip, especially in the wet, is very good. Considering the price, I think they really outperform their category.
I also had Pirelli P Zero PZ4s before and honestly, I wasn’t impressed with them. The dry and wet grip were both disappointing compared with the Kumhos.</p>

SW
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Ford Fiesta ST · 205/40 R17 · 16 093 km
★★★★☆

<p>I put these tires on my Fiesta ST to replace worn and old Pirelli P Zero Nero on the back, and viking pro tech newgen on the front. I bought the car with these mismatched tires.</p><p>The Kumhos offer excellent dry and wet grip, okay comfort for a 40 sidewall. Still too jiggly for my liking, but that is not the tire's fault. Progressiveness at the limit dry and wet is amazing, very easy to correct, if you get it to break loose at all. You really have to throw the car into a sharp corner to get the back to come around. When you do, you feel the sidewall flex quite a bit, and then the tire progressively lets go. On my Fiesta ST, the car will also lift the inside rear wheel quite easily like this.</p><p>At Autoslalom (AutoX), the tire shows its soft carcass even more. I experienced a lot of low speed understeer, and the tire showed clear marks of rolling onto the sidewall multiple centimeters. The outer tread blocks showed diagonal wear on the outer edges of the blocks.</p><p>While the tire is great for grip and progressiveness, and noise isn't too intrusive, I am disappointed in the soft sidewall on this 40 series tire. Steering feel isn't great due to this either. To me this tire feels like a very good daily driver with buckets of grip, but without a real sporty edge at the limit.</p>

PI
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BYD Sealion 7 Performance · 245/40 R20 · 9 656 km
★★★★☆

<p>Fitted Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 tyres to my BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance, replacing the original Michelins. The improvement was immediately noticeable: sharper steering, better turn-in and a much more planted feel through corners. The strong sidewalls suit the weight and torque of the car particularly well. Excellent EV-ready XL tyres at a very good price.I would happily buy the same tyres again.</p>

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