Giti GitiSportS2 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Giti GitiSportS2 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Giti GitiSportS2 and Kumho Ecsta PS71 are Ultra High Performance Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | five |
While it might look like the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is better than the Giti GitiSportS2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stopped the vehicle in 4.68% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Braking: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:35.8M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 35.1M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:35.8M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 35.1M |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:35.4M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 34.2M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:39.4M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 34.8M |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:35.4M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 34.1M |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was 1.1% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:116.7Km/H | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 118.4Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:117.7Km/H | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 118.6Km/H |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stopped the vehicle in 9.26% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:28.1M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 26.6M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:43.9M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 41.6M |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:30.9M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 27.4M |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:34.6M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 30.2M |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:48.3M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 42.8M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 stopped the vehicle in 18.92% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:44.4M | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 36M |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was 2.9% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:73.4Km/H | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 74.6Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:70.7Km/H | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 73.8Km/H |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was 3.03% faster around a wet circle than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:15.19s | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 14.73s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 floated at a 1.39% higher speed than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Straight Aqua: Giti GitiSportS2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:108.5Km/H | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 103.7Km/H |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:82.6Km/H | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 83.7Km/H |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:81.4Km/H | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 81.3Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 slipped out at a 8.99% higher speed than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Giti GitiSportS2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:3.97m/sec2 | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 3.63m/sec2 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:3.4m/sec2 | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 3m/sec2 |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:3.32m/sec2 | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 3.09m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 scored 8.51% more points than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:4.3 Points | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 4.7 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 measured 3.4% quieter than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Noise: Giti GitiSportS2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:72.1dB | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 75.3dB |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:72dB | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 73.6dB |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:72.6dB | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 75.4dB |
Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during three wear tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is predicted to cover 18.26% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wear: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:32000KM | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 38800KM |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:33600KM | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 37300KM |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:31080KM | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 42180KM |
Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during three value tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 proved to have a 24.04% better value based on price/1000km than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Value: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:15.78Price/1000 | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 12.37Price/1000 |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:13.57Price/1000 | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 11.05Price/1000 |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:11.33Price/1000 | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 7.49Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one price tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 cost 4.95% less than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Price: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:505 | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 480 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 had a 0.35% lower rolling resistance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:8.29kg / t | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 8.06kg / t |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:9.02kg / t | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 9.19kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 used 3.51% less fuel than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Giti GitiSportS2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Giti GitiSportS2:5.5l/100km | Kumho Ecsta PS71: 5.7l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kumho Ecsta PS71 emitted 12.28% less particle wear matter than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Abrasion: Kumho Ecsta PS71
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Giti GitiSportS2:97.7mg/km/t | ✓ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 85.7mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Giti GitiSportS2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Giti GitiSportS2 highly for its quiet ride, comfort, strong dry and confident wet grip, and excellent value, often comparing it favorably to premium brands. A minority report issues at higher speeds or over time, including increased noise and instability, but these are outweighed by the many high-scoring reviews. Overall, the GitiSportS2 delivers premium-like performance at a budget price.
Based on 17 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 positively, highlighting strong wet and dry grip, predictable handling, and good value for money. Common drawbacks include higher road noise and mixed wear rates, plus a minority reporting balance/egg-shape issues. Overall, it's a well-priced UHP tyre with confident performance, especially in the wet.
Based on 79 reviews with an average rating of 77%
I've always used kumho because the price well reflects in proformance if only they didn't need constant rebalencing.
I've had 4 duff pairs, ku31 x 2 pair, ku 39 x 2 pair that had to come off in the end they were so bad.
No amount of balencing can sort an egg shape tyre.
These new ps71 are very soft, squishy, feel like running on 20psi with 30g wheel wobble even after twice rebalencing them & 1 of them is egg shape.
I am worn out with trying to get them right & think after years of kumho on... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
In conclusion the Giti GitiSportS2 performed better in straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, noise and fuel consumption, while the Kumho Ecsta PS71 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, subj. comfort, wear, value, price, rolling resistance and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in dry handling and wet handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Kumho Ecsta PS71 seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS71
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.