Comparison: Imperial EcoSport 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 17% of the Imperial EcoSport 2. The first tyre test of Imperial EcoSport 2 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the EcoSport 2 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below.