67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 vs Yokohama Advan Sport AS — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama Advan Sport AS
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Advan Sport AS — better comfort and handling. Pick the Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Ecsta AST KU25 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 49 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta AST KU25 | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 73 |
| Dry | 83 | 77 |
| Wet | 66 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 60 |
| Comfort | 49 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 71 |
| Handling | 65 | 73 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 is generally regarded as an affordable, entry-level tire suitable for daily commuting rather than performance-oriented driving. While users appreciate its dry-weather grip and aesthetic tread pattern, the tire is frequently criticized for significant road noise and inconsistent performance in wet conditions.
Pros
- Attractive and aggressive tread design
- Strong dry-weather traction and handling
- High value-to-price ratio
- Satisfactory tread longevity for daily driving
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Unpredictable and poor wet-weather performance
- Abrupt loss of grip when pushed to limits
- Not suitable for spirited or performance driving
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's stiff sidewall provides good steering feedback, which some drivers appreciate for daily handling.
- Performance characteristics are highly polarized, with some users reporting confidence in heavy rain while others report dangerous instability.
The Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
- Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
- Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
- Potential for stability issues at highway speeds
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
- One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
- Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Kumho
73
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Advan Sport AS — better comfort and handling. Pick the Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 73 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 scores 83 vs 77 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta AST KU25
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.