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PS72

User Performance Rating

9.0 /10
Based on 1 user reviews
Dry Performance
9.0
Wet Performance
8.0
Handling & Stability
9.0
Fuel/Electric Efficiency
0.0
Wear
0.0
Comfort
9.0
Value Worth
10.0
Buy Again
9.0

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Kumho PS72 Ecsta Sport (S) Ultra High Performance Tire

Ultra High Performance Tyre
Asymmetric
Made in Korea

Success of PS71 and PS91

This model will replace PS71 and PS91

Industry Awards and Recognition

  • Die Reifentester Rating: 1st place
  • Tire Rack Rating: PS72 Sport S , 1st place

Die Reifentester is a German organization that tests various tires. In this round of testing, the overall performance of PS72 surpassed Bridgestone Potenza Sport, Goodyear F1 SuperSport, Continental Sport Contact 7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
In the wet performance test, it ranked first among all tire models.
As for the Tire Rack test, its overall performance exceeded that of Goodyear F1A6, Continental Extreme Contact Sport 2, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, Toyo Proxes Sport 2, Falken FK510, and Sumitomo HTR Z5.

The Kumho Ecsta Sport (S) PS72 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for sports cars, sedans, and high-performance vehicles. It is engineered to deliver exceptional traction, handling, and stability, making it a top choice for driving enthusiasts.
Advanced Tread Compound enhances grip and braking performance, offering up to 10% improvement over its predecessor.
Optimized Tread Design provides excellent water drainage to reduce the risk of aquaplaning, ensuring superior control in wet conditions.
Strengthened Tread Blocks improves handling and driving stability, delivering a responsive and controlled ride.
Specially designed tread compound and optimized contact patch extend the tire's lifespan by up to 25% compared to earlier models.
Suitable for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs), making it a versatile option.
Exceptional grip and cornering stability, ideal for spirited driving.
Reliable traction and aquaplaning resistance for confident driving in rainy conditions.

Ecsta Sport S (PS72 S) is a even higher performance version of PS72.

Key Features:

  • Advanced tread compound for 10% better braking performance
  • Optimized tread design for superior wet traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • Strengthened tread blocks for enhanced handling stability
  • Up to 25% longer tread life compared to previous models
  • Compatible with both ICE vehicles and EVs
  • Smooth and quiet high-speed performance

PS72 Features



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Max Grip resin

New compound for strong braking performance.

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New structure for cornering,special design for handling

More cornering force

Strong outside block for better cornering

High 'Stiffness' rubber for high speed handling

Strong center block for high speed stability

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Fuel efficiency,Improved wear

Low PR structure, stable contact area

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TÜV SÜD PRODUCT SERVICE GMBH Benchmark test in March 2024 result

Compared to 5 competitors: Continental SportContact 7, Goodyear F1 Supersport, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3, Falken FK520

Extremely good in wet conditions

Highest level of braking and handling

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Kumho PS72 size available

R 17 - R 21

Kumho PS72 Price

HK$ 700 - 2200 /tyre

Update Date(YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-03-14

Kumho PS72 Special Promotion

Upon installation at Tyrehood, submit your tire review, $50/tire will be deducted.

Install PS72 and give your feedback, another $50/tire will be rebated. (e.g. 2 tires PS72 installed, rebate will be $100. You need to keep computer generated receipt for reference.)

From now until 15th Oct, get a brand new PS72 will have further $50/tire discount.
Dont want to miss this chance?Purchase and keep first (maximum for a year). Then install later.
Tyrehood previous customer purchase via online can enjoy another extra at least $50/tire discount. A sum total of at least $200/tire discount. Until 18th Oct.

Update Date(YYYY-MM-DD): 2025-10-03
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Global User Experiences

1) 225/ 45 R 17 Honda, FA1, 800km used, 2025-11-18


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Frequently Asked Questions About PS72 Tires


Is the PS72 tire suitable for all electric vehicles?

Yes, the PS72 is also designed for electric vehicles and comes with EV compatibility marking.

What is the expected lifespan of this tire?

There is currently no data available. Based on analysis of PS71 and PS91, it should last at least 35,000 km. Actual lifespan may vary depending on driving habits, road conditions, and maintenance.

What is the difference between PS72 and PS72S?

PS72 aka Ecsta Sport is to replace PS71, whereas PS72S aka Ecsta Sport S, is to replace PS91, which is a higher version performance of PS72.

Is there any difference between made in China PS72 vs made in Korea PS72?

Although there is no data yet, based on reference data from other brands, there is definitely a difference.

Kumho PS72 Ecsta Sport Tire Size List

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PS72 Ecsta Sport Tire Size Loading and Speed Index Manufacture Place Treadwear Traction Temperature Fuel Efficiency Wet Grip External Noise Noise Rating
255/35 ZR21 98Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 73 B
255/35 ZR21 98Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 73 B
245/40 ZR21 100Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
275/35 R20 102(Y) Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
265/45 R20 108V Made in Korea 320 AA A A B 70 B
245/35 R20 90(Y) Made in Korea 320 AA A
245/45 ZR20 103Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
235/50 R20 104V Made in Korea 320 AA A A B 72 B
215/50 R19 97H Made in Korea 320 AA A A A 71 B
275/40 ZR19 105Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 73 B
265/45 R19 105(Y) Made in Korea 320 AA A A B 71 B
255/35 ZR19 96Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 73 B
255/45 ZR19 104Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 73 B
245/35 ZR19 93Y Made in Korea 320 AA A D A 71 B
245/40 ZR19 98Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
245/45 ZR19 102Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
235/35 R19 91Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
235/40 ZR19 96Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/40 R19 93W Made in Korea 320 AA A B A 70 B
225/40 ZR19 93Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/40 R19 93Y Made in Korea 320 AA A B A 70 B
225/45 ZR19 96Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
275/40 ZR18 103Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 73 B
255/35 ZR18 94Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
255/40 ZR18 99Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
255/45 ZR18 103Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
245/35 ZR18 92Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
245/40 ZR18 97Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
245/45 ZR18 100Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
245/50 ZR18 104Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
235/40 R18 91W Made in Korea 320 AA A B B 71 B
235/40 ZR18 95Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
235/45 ZR18 98Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
235/50 ZR18 101Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/40 R18 92(Y) Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/40 ZR18 92Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/45 ZR18 95Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/45 R18 91Y Made in Korea 320 AA A B A 70 B
225/45 R18 91Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 70 B
215/40 ZR18 89Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
215/45 ZR18 93Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
205/40 R18 86Y Made in Korea 320 AA A D A 72 B
245/40 ZR17 95Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
245/45 ZR17 99Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
235/55 ZR17 103Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/45 ZR17 91Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 71 B
225/45 ZR17 94Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/50 ZR17 98Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
225/55 ZR17 101Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
215/45 ZR17 91Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B
205/40 ZR17 84Y Made in Korea 320 AA A D A 72 B
205/45 ZR17 88Y Made in Korea 320 AA A D A 72 B
205/50 ZR17 93Y Made in Korea 320 AA A C A 72 B

Kumho PS72S Ecsta Sport S Tire Size List

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PS72S Ecsta Sport S Tire Size Loading and Speed Index Manufacture Place Treadwear Traction Temperature Fuel Efficiency Wet Grip External Noise Noise Rating
285/30 ZR22 101(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 75 B
255/40 R21 105Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
275/35 R21 103(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
275/35 ZR21 103(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
275/35 ZR21 105Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
275/35 R21 105Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
265/35 ZR21 101(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
265/35 ZR21 103Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
245/35 ZR21 99Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
285/30 ZR21 100(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
255/35 R21 101Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
295/30 ZR21 102(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 75 B
325/30 ZR21 108(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 75 B
245/35 ZR21 96(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
315/30 ZR21 105(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
255/30 ZR21 93(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
255/30 ZR20 92(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
305/30 ZR20 103(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
305/35 ZR20 107(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
275/35 ZR20 102(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
235/30 R20 88(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
275/40 ZR20 106(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
245/40 ZR20 99(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
255/35 ZR20 97(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
265/35 ZR20 99(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
285/35 ZR20 104(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 75 B
255/40 R20 104Y Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
285/30 ZR20 99(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
225/35 ZR20 90(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
275/30 ZR20 97(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 73 B
265/30 ZR20 94(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
235/35 ZR20 92(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
245/35 ZR20 95(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
255/40 ZR20 101(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
245/30 ZR20 90(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
295/30 ZR20 101(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
315/35 ZR20 110(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
295/35 ZR20 105(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
285/30 ZR19 98(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 74 B
275/30 ZR19 96(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
265/30 ZR19 93(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
255/30 ZR19 91(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
225/40 ZR19 93(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
265/45 ZR19 105(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B
275/35 ZR19 100(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
255/40 ZR19 100(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
245/35 ZR19 93(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
225/35 ZR19 88(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
245/30 ZR19 89(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
285/35 ZR19 103(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
295/40 ZR19 108(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 74 B
265/35 ZR19 98(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
255/35 ZR19 96(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
265/40 ZR19 102(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
235/35 ZR19 91(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A D A 72 B
225/40 ZR18 92(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 72 B
265/35 ZR18 97(Y) Made in Korea 260 AA A C A 73 B

Alternative & Competing Tire Options


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Falken FK520

FK520 Ultra High Performance Tire

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Pilot Sport 5 (PS5)

Pilot Sport 5 Ultra High Performance Tire

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