Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 vs Linglong Sport Master
The headline is that Linglong repeatedly produces standout stopping distances-especially in the wet-while Kumho builds a more rounded performance envelope with stronger balance, efficiency and durability. If your priority is outright braking performance, one tyre keeps popping to the top; if you want an everyday fast-road tyre that won't punish you on running costs, the other looks like the safer bet over ownership.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | two | |
| Linglong Sport Master | one |
While it might look like the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is better than the Linglong Sport Master purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Stronger overall balance and higher placements in multi-discipline tests (e.g., 6/20 vs 16/20 in Autobild)
- Better durability and wear economics (48,230 km vs 35,570 km; lower abrasion 1605 g vs 2022 g)
- More efficient tyre with lower rolling resistance (8.15 vs 9.15 kg/t), supporting fuel/EV range
- More confidence-oriented handling profile (dry handling 100 vs 99.3 km/h; subjective dry 8 vs 6) with solid wet cornering metrics (wet circle 14.6 s vs 14.74 s)
- Class-leading braking performance, especially in the wet (39.3 m vs 42.4 m in Autobild; 25.2 m vs 27.1 m in braking test)
- Competitive dry braking for a budget-leaning performance tyre (33.9 m vs 34.4 m)
- Lower measured noise in Autobild (72.4 dB vs 74.1 dB)
- Often very strong wet-track grip/traction character in test commentary (e.g., top wet-handling score in ACE; strong traction out of wet corners)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master stopped the vehicle in 1.45% less distance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Dry Braking: Linglong Sport Master
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was 0.7% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scored 25% more points than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master stopped the vehicle in 7.19% less distance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Wet Braking: Linglong Sport Master
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was 0.24% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 scored 8.05% more points than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was 0.95% faster around a wet circle than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wet Circle: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master floated at a 1.94% higher speed than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Straight Aqua: Linglong Sport Master
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 slipped out at a 1.46% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 and Linglong Sport Master performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during one noise tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master measured 2.29% quieter than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Best In Noise: Linglong Sport Master
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one wear tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is predicted to cover 26.25% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wear: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one value tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 proved to have a 1.66% better value based on price/1000km than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Value: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 had a 10.93% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 lost 20.62% less particle wear matter than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Abrasion: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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Real World Driver Reviews
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally report the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 delivers strong dry and wet grip with confident, predictable handling and very good steering precision for the price. Many describe it as comparable to premium options (e.g., Michelin Pilot Sport and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric lines) while offering standout value. Noise and comfort are often rated as good to very good, though a minority note it can be a bit firm or road-noisy depending on car/road. The main recurring complaint is vibration/balancing problems (often described as out-of-round tyres) on some sets, which can undermine an otherwise very positive experience.
Based on 25 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Linglong Sport Master Driver Reviews
Overall, drivers describe the Linglong Sport Master as a strong value budget tyre, with most reviews praising its price-to-performance and particularly good dry grip/braking. Wet performance is generally reported as acceptable for the money, though multiple users note it's not especially confidence-inspiring at the limit and can understeer or feel vague in harder cornering. Comfort/noise and long-term wear are more mixed across reviewers, with some very pleased and others unconvinced.
Based on 8 reviews with an average rating of 69%
They are not loud, but wouldn't they are necessarily quiet. You can hear them a bit depending on the road surface and speed.
Didn’t drive them too much in the rain, but seem to hold pretty well in wet conditions.
Mounted them in march this year and after 10-15k km I don’t see any major wear, but I would have to abstain on this one until I get them properly... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
But when you zoom out to “live with it” performance, Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is the more complete package. It places far higher overall in Autobild (6th vs 16th) and brings stronger handling balance (dry handling 100 vs 99.3 km/h plus higher subjective dry score), very similar wet handling metrics (Kumho edges wet circle and curved aquaplaning), and a major running-cost win: markedly higher projected wear (48,230 km vs 35,570 km) plus lower rolling resistance (8.15 vs 9.15 kg/t). The practical takeaway: Linglong is the specialist that can stop extremely hard-especially in the wet-but Kumho is the better all-rounder with significantly better longevity and efficiency, making it the smarter purchase for most drivers over the life of the tyre.
Key Differences
- Wet braking is decisively in Linglong's favour: Autobild 39.3 m vs 42.4 m (~7.3% shorter), and braking test 25.2 m vs 27.1 m (~7.0% shorter)
- Overall performance consistency favours Kumho: much higher Autobild overall finish (6th vs 16th) and fewer “polarised” traits in ACE commentary
- Longevity/running costs strongly favour Kumho: 48,230 km wear vs 35,570 km, plus lower abrasion (1605 g vs 2022 g)
- Efficiency favours Kumho: lower rolling resistance (8.15 vs 9.15 kg/t), which can matter for fuel economy and EV range
- Handling character differs: Kumho is more balanced/precise (dry handling win and higher subjective dry score), while Linglong can be wet-strong but dry-weak in some tests (ACE notes very low dry handling score)
- Comfort/NVH split: Linglong is quieter on the measured pass-by (72.4 vs 74.1 dB), while ride comfort scores are essentially tied in Autobild (7.3 vs 7.3)
Overall Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.
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