Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Semperit (55%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Speed-Life 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Semperit Speed-Life 2 has C rating.