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

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

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.

Dry
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Dry braking
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Dry handling
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Dry handling - objective
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Wet
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Wet braking
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Wet circle cornering
GT radial Sport Active 2
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Wet handling
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Wet handling - objective
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Comfort
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Comfort
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Exterior noise
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Costs
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Mileage
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Price/value
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Rolling resistance
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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