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Comparison: Nokian Hakka Black 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

Nokian Hakka Black 3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Hakka Black 3

5.4
R17 – R22
VS
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 54% of the Nokian Hakka Black 3.

Test Profile

Nokian
Hakka Black 3
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
3.5
4.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
58
105

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Hakka Black 3
93%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Dry braking
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Dry handling
Nokian Hakka Black 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Hakka Black 3
91%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Hakka Black 3
89%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Hakka Black 3
87%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Wet braking
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Hakka Black 3
73%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Wet handling
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Nokian Hakka Black 3
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Hakka Black 3
87%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
85%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Hakka Black 3
87%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
85%

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