Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle2. Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport Lowcost
Comparison: Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Gripmax) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than Gripmax (30%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 19% of the Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport. The first tyre test of Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the SureGrip Pro Sport and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested.
| # | Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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| Dimensions | R18 - R24 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Recommended
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport | 36.8 | 33.2 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) | 34.4 | 27.1 | |||||
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