Founded in 2007 and based in the United States, Travelstar is a subsidiary of Unicorn Tire Corporation. Travelstar offers tires for use on CUVs, SUVs, passenger cars, light trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles.

The Travelstar Ecosport GT is the tire maker’s ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer that’s built and designed for use on coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and pickup trucks. Featuring an asymmetrical tread pattern, the tire promises enhanced cornering, braking, and acceleration. Without putting a dent in your wallet, the Ecosport GT promises enhanced performance and ride comfort and is adequately loaded with features and innovative technologies.

In this Travelstar Ecosport GT review, we will take you through the tire’s features and benefits, pros and cons, and other important details. We will also use our SimpleScore ratings to denote how the tire performs in traction, handling, and long-lasting areas. So, read on to find out if Travelstar Ecosport GT is perfect for your drive!

Features and Benefits

Ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tires are designed for use in warmer weather conditions or in areas where the temperature remains above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Compared to standard tires, these can sustain high torque and perform exceptionally well at higher speeds. For drivers, who prioritize performance, handling, and grip, the UHP summer tires tend to be a great choice. The Travelstar Ecosport GT is just like that! Although it is offered at an affordable price, it retains some of the much-needed attributes of UHP tires.

Let’s take a look at the features and benefits of the Ecosport GT:

• High-speed acceleration and stability – The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern that’s optimized for high-speed acceleration and stability. The tire sports a ‘W’ speed rating, which means you can feel the punch of this tire up to a maximum speed of 168 miles per hour.
• Improved braking and cornering performance – The computer-tuned tread pattern of the Ecosport GT is built using an advanced rubber compound and detailed sipe elements that improve braking performance in dry and wet conditions. Additionally, the big-sized shoulder blocks of the Ecosport GT improve cornering performance.
• Reduced noise levels and controlled vibrations – All thanks to the semi-closed shoulder of the Ecosport GT, the tread noise levels are reduced and the road vibrations are optimally controlled to offer quieter and comfortable rides.
• Solid dry and wet traction – The tire features strategically placed sipes that bite the surface on wet roads during the warmer months. The four wide grooves and one smaller groove at the center ensure optimum hydroplaning resistance for increased traction in wet conditions. The sharper edges of the shoulder blocks and subtle sipes boost traction and grip on dry roads.
• Impressive tread life warranty – The tire is also backed by a strong 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, which further brings more convenience to the drivers.

The Ecosport GT is available in a single 19-inch rim size, which measures 235/40R19.

Pros and Cons

Let’s now learn about the pros and cons of the Ecosport GT and find out its strengths and weaknesses.

PROS:

• Good traction performance in dry and wet weather.
• Better and responsive handling in dry and wet conditions, compared to its peers.
• Engineered for high-speed stability and confident cornering.
• Backed by a solid 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
• Less noisy and more comfy than some of its rivals in the price point category.
• More affordable than various other value-offering tires on the market.

CONS:

• Not suitable for driving in snowy and icy conditions or in winter weather.
• Some competitors offer a longer service life.

SimpleTire’s view on Travelstar Ecosport GT tires

If you do not wish to break the bank and still want to enjoy a decent performance in warmer weather conditions or in areas where weather typically remains above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, then the Travelstar Ecosport GT is just for you. The tire provides good traction on dry and wet roads and also secures a respectable 7.6 out of 10 SimpleScore rating in traction. Even on the handling front, the tire doesn’t disappoint and is much better than its peers, scoring a solid 7.9 SimpleScore rating for handling.

If you want high-speed stability and confident cornering, then this tire won’t disappoint and it also comes with a 50,000 miles limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Rides are also pleasant with a set of Ecosport GT tires installed as it is optimized for quieter rides and absorbs the road vibrations very well.

That being said, the tire is not suitable for driving in winter weather conditions, as neither it is all-season specific nor it is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for driving in moderate to severe winter weather. On the longevity front too, it isn’t as great as some of its competitors and scores a 7.0 SimpleScore rating for the same.

The Ecosport GT competes against the following tires:

• Waterfall Eco Dynamic
• Petlas Velox Sport PT741
• Haida HD937
• Goodride SA77

Vehicles the Travelstar Ecosport GT is a good replacement tire for

Made for use on coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks, the Ecosport GT can be considered a good replacement choice for vehicles like the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Kia Optima, Lexus IS, Nissan Altima, Porsche 911, Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen Passat, and Toyota Camry.