Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Uniroyal (69%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 69% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the RainSport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.