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

GT radial Sport ActiveBudget
GTGT

radial Sport Active

R17 – R19
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 Singapore (GT) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than GT (67%). The first tyre test of GT radial Sport Active was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the radial Sport Active and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GT
radial Sport Active
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
3
15
Best position
#12
#2
Average position
28.3
9.0
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
18
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.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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