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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than
Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating. We also know where
UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.
