In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho). Generally,
Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than
Tristar (24%). The first tyre test of Tristar Sportpower 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested.