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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than
Linglong (48%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 83% compared to 48% of the Linglong Sport Master Winter. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master Winter was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.