Comparison: Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). 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 PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 69% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Uniroyal RainSport 5 was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the RainSport 5 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Uniroyal RainSport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.