Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Semperit (55%). The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 2 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 Speed-Life 2 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Semperit Speed-Life 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.