Comparison: Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Fulda (69%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 64% of the Fulda SportControl 2. The first tyre test of Fulda SportControl 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SportControl 2 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 58% of Fulda SportControl 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.