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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Starfire RS-C 2.0 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Starfire RS-C 2.0
StarfireStarfire

RS-C 2.0

R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Starfire). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Starfire (0%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to when was the Starfire RS-C 2.0 first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Starfire
RS-C 2.0
Number of tests
6
—
Best position
#1
—
Average position
4.7
—
Latest test
2026
—
Available sizes
105
25

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%

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