Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle2. Giti Sport S1 Lowcost
Comparison: Giti Sport S1 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (Giti) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Giti is a brand that belongs to the GT group. Generally, Giti summer tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Kumho (58%). The first tyre test of Giti Sport S1 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. We also know where Sport S1 is made - China.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Giti Sport S1 22.
Average position in tests
2. Giti Sport S1 11.5
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good2. Giti Sport S1 Sufficient
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Recommended2. Giti Sport S1 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
2. Giti Sport S1 73%
Wet braking
2. Giti Sport S1 58%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Giti Sport S1 72%
Wet handling
2. Giti Sport S1 67%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Giti Sport S1 72%
Dry handling
1. Giti Sport S1 93%
Dry lane changing
1. Giti Sport S1 80%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Giti Sport S1 97%
Comfort
1. Giti Sport S1 78%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
2. Giti Sport S1 75%
