Comparison: Avon ZX7 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Great Britain (Avon) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Avon is a brand that belongs to the Cooper group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Avon (19%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 85% compared to 25% of the Avon ZX7. The first tyre test of Avon ZX7 was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the ZX7 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested.