Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (2026)

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 (85%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Cinturato P7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.