Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Continental SportContact 7

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 (92%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings.