In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than Kumho (56%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 76% compared to 37% of the Toyo Proxes Sport A. The first tyre test of Toyo Proxes Sport A was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2022 255/35 R19 test, where both the Proxes Sport A and the Ecsta PS71 were tested.