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Comparison: Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Goodyear Efficientgrip CompactPremium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficientgrip Compact

R13 – R15
VS
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R17 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficientgrip Compact
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
1
3
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
10.0
4.0
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
42
54

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact
65%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact
83%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficientgrip Compact
64%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%

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