Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Avon ZV7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

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Kumho

Ecsta PS71

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Test Profile

Ecsta PS71

ZV7

Pilot Sport 5

Victra Sport 5

Number of tests

15

11

14

20

Best position

#2

#8

#1

#4

Average position

9.0

18.5

3.4

8.5

Latest test

2025

2023

2026

2025

Available sizes

225

278

70

78

Wet

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Avon ZV7

76%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

77%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Avon ZV7

85%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

77%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Avon ZV7

60%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

64%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Avon ZV7

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

78%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Avon ZV7

74%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

73%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Avon ZV7

74%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

80%

Dry

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Avon ZV7

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

75%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Avon ZV7

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

82%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Avon ZV7

88%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

72%

Offroad

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

77%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Avon ZV7

82%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

76%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Avon ZV7

82%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

71%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

60%

Interior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

87%

Costs

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Avon ZV7

59%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Avon ZV7

69%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

61%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Avon ZV7

55%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

61%

Price/value

Kumho Ecsta PS71

63%

Avon ZV7

25%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

62%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View

Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Avon ZV7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Ecsta PS71

ZV7

Pilot Sport 5

Victra Sport 5

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Dry

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