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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Linglong Sport Master 2 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Budget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master 2

6.4
R13
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Linglong (63%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 64% of the Linglong Sport Master 2. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2024 when was the Linglong Sport Master 2 first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Linglong
Sport Master 2
Number of tests
15
1
Best position
#2
#15
Average position
9.0
15.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
216
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These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Linglong Sport Master 2
93%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Linglong Sport Master 2
94%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Linglong Sport Master 2
92%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Linglong Sport Master 2
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Linglong Sport Master 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Linglong Sport Master 2
100%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Linglong Sport Master 2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Linglong Sport Master 2
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Linglong Sport Master 2
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Linglong Sport Master 2
77%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Linglong Sport Master 2
73%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Linglong Sport Master 2
80%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Linglong Sport Master 2
97%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Linglong Sport Master 2
97%

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