2026 Guide
Kumho - summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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| Name | Rating | Type | Previous model | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) | Summer | 2025 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Summer | 2022 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Summer | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | 2022 |
Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off
Kumho's summer car range runs from the Ecsta sport line, led by the new Ecsta Sport PS72 and its sharper Sport S variant, down through the value-sport PS71 and the comfort-leaning Ecsta HS52, finishing with the Solus touring family for quiet, economical everyday driving.
Tested 6x in 2026, 6x in total.
Tested 1x in 2026, 1x in total.
Tested 3x in 2026, 15x in total.
Tested 1x in 2026, 1x in total.
Tested 1x in 2026, 10x in total.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
When it comes to choosing high-performance summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are often top contenders.
HA32 Solus 4S
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
In this comparison, we will take a closer look at the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S and the Nexen N Blue 4 Season tyres.
Kinergy 4S2 H750
Kumho
HA32 Solus 4S
When comparing the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 and the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S tyres, both products stand out for their distinct features and performance qualities.
Ecsta PS71
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Today, we will compare two popular summer tyres, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, based on data from tyre tests conducted by Autobild and ADAC.
Solus HA31
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Two budget-to-mid-range all-season tyres from South Korea, and yet the Kumho Solus HA31 and Nexen N Blue 4 Season point in noticeably different directions.
Ecsta PS71
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 and the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 are both summer tyres, but present different results in comparison tests that can influence choosing one over the other.
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Tyres which were not featured in any test - new models, older models and non-mainstream models.
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecowing ES31 | Summer | R13 – R18 |
| Kumho ECOWING ES31 XL | Summer | R14 – R15 |
| Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 | Summer | R14 – R17 |
| Kumho ECOWING KH27 XL | Summer | R14 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta Le Sport KU39 | Summer | R13 – R20 |
| Kumho Ecsta PS72 Sport S | Summer | R18 – R21 |
| Kumho Ecsta PS72 Sport | Summer | R18 – R20 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 | Summer | R15 – R17 |
| Kumho AT61 | Summer | R16 – R17 |
| Kumho Crugen HP71 | Summer | R13 – R20 |
| Kumho Crugen HP91 | Summer | R16 – R22 |
| Kumho Crugen Premium KL33 | Summer | R16 – R20 |
| Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 | Summer | R13 – R17 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho PorTran KC53 | Summer | R13 – R18 |
| Kumho Radial 857 | Summer | R13 – R16 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho PORTRAN KC53 XL | Summer | R17 |
| Kumho KRT03 | Summer | R17 – R19 |
| Kumho KRD02 | Summer | R17 |
| Kumho KRS50 | Summer | R17 – R19 |
| Kumho KMA11 | Summer | R22 |
| Kumho KMA12 | Summer | R22 |
| Kumho KMA03 | Summer | R22 |
| Kumho KMD31 | Summer | R22 |
| Kumho KRS03 | Summer | R17 – R19 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Road Venture MT51 | Summer | R15 – R18 |
| Kumho Road Venture MT71 | Summer | R15 – R20 |
| Kumho MT51 | Summer | R15 – R17 |
