Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 41
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 25
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished ahead 3 times and the Advan Sport V107 not once. The Ecsta Sport PS72 had 18.6% lower rolling resistance; the Advan Sport V107 stopped 3.1% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 if you want the better all-round summer performance tyre with stronger wet braking/handling and noticeably better efficiency and value. Choose the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 if your priority is maximizing dry braking and crisp dry-road response (and you're comfortable trading away rolling resistance/operating cost and some wet-road composure in the tougher tests).
Where the Ecsta Sport PS72 is stronger
- Wet braking advantage in the key 245/45 R19 tests (e.g., 42.4 m vs 47.9 m in Autobild; 27.1 m vs 30.6 m in the braking super test)
- More secure wet handling balance in Autobild (82.6 vs 82.0 km/h; subjective wet 8.7 vs 7.3) and faster wet circle (14.6 s vs 14.95 s)
- Lower rolling resistance/stronger efficiency in both tests that measured it (Autobild 8.15 vs 10.1 kg/t; Auto Express 7.36 vs 8.97 kg/t)
Where the Advan Sport V107 is stronger
- Consistent dry braking winner across all three shared tests (34.1 vs 34.4 m in Autobild; 34.1 vs 34.4 m in braking super test; 34.0 vs 36.8 m in Auto Express)
- Slight edge in outright dry handling and steering feel in Autobild (100.8 vs 100.0 km/h; subjective dry 8.7 vs 8.0)
- Often strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance (Autobild 93 vs 91 km/h; Auto Express 83.8 vs 83.6 km/h)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Ecsta Sport PS72 vs Advan Sport V107 at a glance
| Category | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 0 | The Advan Sport V107 stopped 3.1% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 5 |
| Wet12 measurements | 7 | The Ecsta Sport PS72 stopped 5.1% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Value4 measurements | 4 | The Ecsta Sport PS72 had 18.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.2/10 | The Ecsta Sport PS72 by 0.4 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating41 and 25 reviews | 84% | The Ecsta Sport PS72 by 11 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The Ecsta Sport PS72 by 28 points | 54% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 86 | 53 sizes made in both | 137 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Field | Advan Sport V107 |
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| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P4 of 50 | P18 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 9 | P7 of 9 |
Performance profile
6 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Ecsta Sport PS72
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Ecsta Sport PS72
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Ecsta Sport PS72
Advan Sport V107
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 35.2 | 3.1% | 34.07 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 82.8 | = | 82.8 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 100 | 0.8% | 100.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.7% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 35.13 | 5.1% | 37.23 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 90.9 | 1% | 91.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 82.6 | 0.7% | 82 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 19.2% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 21.6 | 0.6% | 21.63 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 87.3 | 1.2% | 88.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.07 | 7.5% | 2.07 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 13.6% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 74.1 | 1 dB | 73.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 48,230 | 5.7% | 45,630 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.76 | 18.6% | 9.54 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,605 | 10.5% | 1,794 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 9.2 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
| Ecsta Sport PS72 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 92 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 88 | Wet | 76 | ||
| 35 | Comfort | 14 | ||
| 49 | Value | 5 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Ecsta Sport PS72 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 7.4 | ||
| 8.6 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 8.6 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 5.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 6.3 | ||
Owners rate the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
- 84%from 41 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 160,312 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 highly overall (average 81.6%), most often praising its strong value for money and genuinely impressive dry performance, with confident handling and high-speed stability. Wet grip also comes through as a notable strength for around a third of reviewers, helping it feel safe and predictable in poor weather. Comfort and road noise are generally seen as good for a performance tyre, though a smaller but meaningful group find it noisier or less refined than expected. The main recurring downside is vibration or balancing/out-of-round issues mentioned by around one in six owners, with tread life only getting mixed, limited commentary so far.
- Excellent value for money versus premium rivals
- Strong dry grip with lots of confidence
- Sharp, capable dry handling through corners
- Stable and planted at motorway/high speeds
- Vibration/balancing or out-of-round issues at speed
- Can be noisy on some surfaces or at higher speeds
- Tread life concerns from a minority (seems to wear quickly for some)
Summarised by AI from 38 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 41 Ecsta Sport PS72 reviewsBought them to replace Hankook ventus prime 4 (Touring type of tyres), did a bunch of research before buying, they were really cheap ! So i bought them, you notice the difference in handling and cornering immediately, yes they are UHP and they deliver on that, not that the hankook's were inferior but the Kumhos are a different experience during fast cornering. I drive mainly on mountain passes, they stick like glue on the tarmac they hold well on the wet, haven't drove hard yet on really heavy rain but they seem to do great, no aquaplaning as of now. Sidewalls are not hard as a rock but they aren't soft, they don't deform during cornering, riding on them is nice and comfortable. The only negative as a first impression is this, went from a 68db tyre to a 71db on the highway noise is significant worse with those Kumho, you can feel and hear every imperfection of the road, if you care about the noise buy the version with the foam inside I think they call it K version or something.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- 73%from 25 reviews
- 54%would buy again
- 140,521 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 for strong dry performance, with around three in five highlighting excellent dry grip and many also noting sharp steering and confident dry handling. Wet grip is generally rated as decent, though opinions are more mixed, with a small but notable group (around one in seven) finding it weaker, particularly in colder conditions. The biggest drawback is longevity: around two in five owners complain of very fast wear. Noise is another frequent issue, with around one in three reporting higher road roar, especially on rougher surfaces.
- Outstanding dry grip and confidence under power
- Very capable dry handling with strong feedback
- Direct, responsive steering feel
- Stiff, sporty sidewalls that support hard driving
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Noticeable road noise/roar, especially on coarse surfaces
- Needs heat or a bedding-in period to feel at its best
Summarised by AI from 24 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 25 Advan Sport V107 reviewsAmazing feel and handling, decent dry grip.
Awful comfort and wear rate.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 86 sizes of the Ecsta Sport PS72 and 137 of the Advan Sport V107, 53 of them made in both.
| Category | Ecsta Sport PS72 | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 86 sizes, 17 to 21 inch | 137 sizes, 16 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 53 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18255/45 R18265/35 R18275/40 R18and 41 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A95%B5% | A94%B6% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C77%B10%A8%D5% | D71%C22%A7% |
| EU label noise | 70-74 dB B100% | 66-73 dB B76%A24% |
| On the market since | - | 2018 |
| Replaced | Kumho Ecsta PS91 | Yokohama Advan Sport V105 (2010) |
| Awards | Winner: Summer Value Performer (17in and above) (WhatTyre, 2026/27) | - |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This comparison pits two modern summer performance tyres with slightly different briefs: the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 as a value-leaning max-performance option, and the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 as a premium-aimed ultra-high-performance tyre with a clear bias toward dry-road sharpness. Across three shared professional tests in two key sizes (245/45 R19 and 225/40 R18), the results show a consistent split in priorities rather than a simple “one is better at everything” story.
The Yokohama repeatedly posts the best dry braking numbers in these head-to-heads, and in Autobild it also edges dry handling and subjective steering feel. The Kumho, however, keeps beating it where many drivers most need safety margin-wet braking and wet handling-while also delivering notably lower rolling resistance (efficiency) and stronger overall value. Those trade-offs heavily influence why the Kumho places much higher overall in the shared group tests (6th vs 13th in Autobild; 4th vs 18th in the braking super test; 5th vs 7th in Auto Express).
Conclusion
Across the three shared tests, Kumho's Ecsta Sport PS72 comes out as the more convincing all-round buy: it consistently ranks higher overall and backs that up with a meaningful wet-performance advantage in the largest dataset (notably Autobild and the braking super test). The standout number is wet braking in Autobild: 42.4 m for the Kumho versus 47.9 m for the Yokohama-around a 5.5 m gap, which is a big, real-world difference in an emergency stop. The Kumho also tends to look stronger on wet handling/subjective wet control, and it adds practical wins in running costs: better wear (48,230 km vs 45,630 km in Autobild), lower “value” cost metric, and clearly lower rolling resistance in both tests that measured it (e.g., 8.15 vs 10.1 kg/t in Autobild, where Yokohama was flagged as worst among finalists for rolling resistance).
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107's case is narrower but still valid: if your priority is dry-road stopping performance and crisp, confidence-building dry handling feel, it repeatedly delivers. It wins dry braking in all three shared tests (including a large 7.6% advantage in Auto Express: 34.0 m vs 36.8 m), and it can be strong in aquaplaning resistance in a straight line (Autobild: 93 vs 91 km/h). The issue is that its weaker wet handling in Autobild and higher energy consumption undermine its “premium” proposition for everyday use.
Practical takeaway: the Kumho is the smarter, safer-feeling daily performance tyre for mixed summer conditions and cost-conscious drivers (including EV owners sensitive to efficiency), while the Yokohama is best reserved for drivers who predominantly chase dry-road braking/response and are willing to accept higher rolling resistance and more variable wet balance.
Ecsta Sport PS72 vs Advan Sport V107: your questions
Is the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 or the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finished ahead 3 times and the Advan Sport V107 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Ecsta Sport PS72 scores 9.2 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Ecsta Sport PS72 or the Advan Sport V107?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 led 7 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.1% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Advan Sport V107 led 5 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.1% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 had 18.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Ecsta Sport PS72 and 5.5/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Ecsta Sport PS72 and 6.3/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 82% of Ecsta Sport PS72 owners would buy it again, against 54% for the Advan Sport V107.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 is made in 86 sizes (17 to 21 inch) and the Advan Sport V107 in 137 (16 to 24 inch). 53 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Ecsta Sport PS72 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Advan Sport V107 A and D.
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