Giti GitiSportS2 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
While both tires deliver decent aquaplaning safety, they diverge sharply once grip and braking are stressed. Kumho repeatedly posts shorter wet and dry braking distances and faster handling laps, whereas Giti counters with quieter operation, lower fuel use/rolling resistance, and notably strong straight and curved aquaplaning reserves.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | 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, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Excellent straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Low external noise and good ride comfort
- Lower fuel consumption/rolling resistance
- Balanced, predictable dynamics without major weaknesses
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking
- Better wet/dry handling and stability
- Higher mileage and lower cost per 1,000 km
- Strong overall value with competitive pricing
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire 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
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire 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
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire 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
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire 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
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire 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
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire 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
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire 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
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire 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
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire 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
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire 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
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire 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
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Value
Looking at data from three tire 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
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Price
Looking at data from one tire 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
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire 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
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire 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
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire 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
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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 19 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 positively for strong wet and dry grip, predictable handling, and good value, often comparing it favorably to pricier premium options. Noise and faster wear appear as the main trade-offs, with several reports of increased road noise over time and below-average tread life for some vehicles. A minority report balancing/'egg-shaped' defects and tramlining, but these are not universal. Overall, the PS71 is a well-liked mid-range UHP tire focused on grip and value.
Based on 82 reviews with an average rating of 78%
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 tire.
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
The Giti GitiSportS2's appeal is its exemplary aquaplaning resistance, lower noise, and slightly better efficiency. However, its weaker wet grip and shorter projected mileage limit its overall ranking and value. If your priority is confident stopping and control in varied conditions, choose the Kumho; if you drive mainly in heavy rain at motorway speeds and value quietness and efficiency over peak grip, the Giti can make sense. The practical takeaway: Kumho for performance and value, Giti for aquaplaning security and comfort.
Key Differences
- Braking: Kumho stops shorter in every shared test (wet advantage often ~10-12%)
- Handling: Kumho faster in dry and wet handling; Giti less precise, more temperature-sensitive
- Aquaplaning: Giti leads both straight and curved aquaplaning in most tests
- Noise/Comfort: Giti quieter; Kumho can be louder subjectively
- Wear/Longevity: Kumho projects notably higher mileage (e.g., ~42k km vs ~31-33k km)
- Value/Running costs: Kumho lower € per 1,000 km despite similar or lower purchase price
Overall Winner: Kumho Ecsta PS71
Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.