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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Vredestein Ultrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Ultrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
88%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
91%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
84%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
95%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
96%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
98%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
91%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
86%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
92%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
84%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
99%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Handling on gravel
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Grass traction
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%
Gravel traction
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
73%
Sand traction
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
100%

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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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