Tyre comparison
Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Nankang Sportnex CR-S
The Ecsta V730 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. No trait separates them by more than a point, so buy on price and availability in your size.
Nankang
Sportnex CR-S
Budget 200TW that punches well above its price.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Value
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Ecsta V730 | Sportnex CR-S |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 67 (higher) | 57 |
| Road + track days | 62 (higher) | 53 |
| Spirited roads | 62 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other extreme 200TW tyres.
Ecsta V730
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
- Year
- 2024
Tire Rack 2024: 'a little less grip than the others'.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Sportnex CR-S
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
- Year
- 2024
Tire Rack 2024 Extreme test 5 (included); detail not read; budget placing.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Ecsta V730 or the Sportnex CR-S?
The Ecsta V730 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. No trait separates them by more than a point, so buy on price and availability in your size.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.