Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 appear in 36 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.7 692 | Avg rank 6.3 212 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 27 | Avg rank 5.8 15 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 33 | Avg rank 6.0 32 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Avg rank 11.5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 3 | Avg rank 6.5 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.7 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.9 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 11.5 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.1 for the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ranks better than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 in 6, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →