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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
10
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
2.1
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
195

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

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