Segment
1. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (56%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 89% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating.
| # | Kumho Ecsta PS71
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R16 - R19 | |
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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. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended2. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,8 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||
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