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

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 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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 (77%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
10
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
2.4
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
137

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
92%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
63%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
71%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
72%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
84%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
64%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
66%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

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