Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 80% compared to 36% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS91 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.