Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 36% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS91 and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Kumho Ecsta PS91 has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Continental SportContact 7 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.