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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A wet grip rating, whereas 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
3
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.0
2.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
54
302

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry lane changing
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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