Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Sentury Qirin 990 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sentury). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Sentury (14%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 14% of the Sentury Qirin 990. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Sentury Qirin 990 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Qirin 990 were tested.