Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) 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 Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 69% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the RainSport 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Uniroyal RainSport 5 also have A wet ratings.