In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho).
Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally,
Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than
Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 83% compared to 56% of the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2. The first tyre test of Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 was done in 2026, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.