Comparison: CST Adreno AD-R9 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than CST (64%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 34% of the CST Adreno AD-R9. The first tyre test of CST Adreno AD-R9 was done in 2026, 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 Adreno AD-R9 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested.