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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (78%) of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where Ecsta HS51 is made - China.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
10
9
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
9.3
5.8
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
98
92

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
93%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS51
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS51
68%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS51
64%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS51
65%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
46%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS51
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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