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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 91% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 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 (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
5.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
706

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%

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