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Comparison: Vredestein Ultrac Pro vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 79% of the Vredestein Ultrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Ultrac Pro was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Ultrac Pro and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Ultrac Pro
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
11
6
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
7.2
4.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
90
105

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 24 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Dry braking
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
98%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
96%
Dry handling
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
96%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
91%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
94%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
90%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
96%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Wet braking
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
93%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Wet handling
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
96%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
98%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
90%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
90%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
88%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Mileage
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
82%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Price Mileage Ratio
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Other
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Gesamtnote
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Offroad
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
93%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Handling on gravel
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Grass traction
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
93%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Gravel traction
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
82%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Sand traction
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Auto BildAuto Bild
Summer
2026255/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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