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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Avon ZV7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.3
R16 – R22
Avon ZV7Budget
AvonAvon

ZV7

1.2
R13 – R21
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.5
R16 – R21
Maxxis Victra Sport 5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Victra Sport 5

7.5
R17 – R21
Falken Azenis FK520Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

Azenis FK520

7.4
R17 – R21
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Premium
DunlopDunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.4
R17 – R21
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Avon
ZV7
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Falken
Azenis FK520
Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Number of tests
15
11
14
20
15
26
Best position
#2
#8
#1
#4
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
18.5
3.4
8.5
7.1
7.5
Latest test
2025
2023
2026
2025
2026
2025
Available sizes
225
278
70
78
128
101

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Avon ZV7
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
79%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Avon ZV7
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Falken Azenis FK520
65%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Avon ZV7
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
64%
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Avon ZV7
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Falken Azenis FK520
85%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
92%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Avon ZV7
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
73%
Falken Azenis FK520
76%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Avon ZV7
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
80%
Falken Azenis FK520
72%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
76%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Avon ZV7
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
75%
Falken Azenis FK520
79%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Avon ZV7
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
82%
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
78%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Avon ZV7
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
72%
Falken Azenis FK520
82%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
77%
Falken Azenis FK520
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Avon ZV7
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76%
Falken Azenis FK520
88%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Avon ZV7
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
71%
Falken Azenis FK520
81%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
72%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Falken Azenis FK520
83%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
74%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
87%
Falken Azenis FK520
97%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
68%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Avon ZV7
59%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
63%
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Avon ZV7
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
61%
Falken Azenis FK520
74%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
69%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Avon ZV7
55%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
61%
Falken Azenis FK520
71%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
65%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Avon ZV7
25%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
62%
Falken Azenis FK520
80%
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
70%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
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Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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