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

Budget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master 2

6.4
R13
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). 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 Linglong Sport Master 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Linglong
Sport Master 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#15
#2
Average position
15.0
9.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
—
216

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

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