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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

VS

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

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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 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

10

14

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

6.0

3.4

Latest test

2026

2026

Available sizes

104

70

Wet

Wet

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Comfort

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Dry

Dry

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Costs

Costs

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Price/value

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

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