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 (59%) than
CST (52%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested.