Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, 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 PremiumContact 7 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.