Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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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 (79%) than Kumho (56%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 64% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV also have A wet ratings.
| # | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
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| Dimensions | R17 - R22 | R17 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Exemplary
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Grass traction
Gravel traction
Sand traction
Handling on gravel
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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