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

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 77% of the Linglong Sport Master. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Sport Master and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below.