Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a better rating of 81% compared to 36% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS91 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea and Victra Sport 5 is made in China.