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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P Zero R (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Pirelli P Zero RPremium
PirelliPirelli

P Zero R

9.8
R19 – R22
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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 (85%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero R has a better rating of 98% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2026 when was the Pirelli P Zero R first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P Zero R
Number of tests
15
1
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
1.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
216
30

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Pirelli P Zero R
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
95%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
89%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
89%

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