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Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 59% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WetProof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings. We also know where WetProof is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
WetProof
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
14
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
4.0
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
47
54

Wet

Wet
Nokian WetProof
84%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WetProof
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WetProof
81%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Wet braking
Nokian WetProof
85%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Wet handling
Nokian WetProof
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WetProof
91%
Wet side guide
Nokian WetProof
89%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WetProof
78%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry braking
Nokian WetProof
87%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Dry handling
Nokian WetProof
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WetProof
81%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WetProof
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Exterior noise
Nokian WetProof
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WetProof
60%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WetProof
61%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Mileage
Nokian WetProof
56%

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