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,
Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than
Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 42% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested.
