Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta PS71

VS

ION Evo

Pilot Sport 5

9.5

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Ecsta PS71

ION Evo

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

15

1

14

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

9.0

1.0

3.4

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

225

64

70

Wet

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Hankook ION Evo

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Hankook ION Evo

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Hankook ION Evo

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Hankook ION Evo

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Dry

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Hankook ION Evo

91%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Offroad

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Hankook ION Evo

72%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Hankook ION Evo

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Hankook ION Evo

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Costs

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Hankook ION Evo

71%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Hankook ION Evo

69%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Hankook ION Evo

82%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Price/value

Kumho Ecsta PS71

63%

Hankook ION Evo

60%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Ecsta PS71

ION Evo

Pilot Sport 5

Test Profile

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Dry

Offroad

Comfort

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