Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 85% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.