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Comparison: GT radial Sport Active 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (GT) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than GT (67%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 71% of the GT radial Sport Active 2. The first tyre test of GT radial Sport Active 2 was done in 2022, 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 radial Sport Active 2 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GT
radial Sport Active 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
5
15
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
12.2
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
61
216

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Wet Handling
GT radial Sport Active 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
GT radial Sport Active 2
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GT radial Sport Active 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
69%
Aquaplaning Cross
GT radial Sport Active 2
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
69%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
69%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Dry Handling
GT radial Sport Active 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
75%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Kumho Ecsta PS71
51%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
GT radial Sport Active 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
51%
Economy
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
GT radial Sport Active 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Mileage
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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