In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho). Generally,
Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than
Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. We also know where
Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.
