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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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 64% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
1
14
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
6.0
3.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
55
70

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
74%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

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