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

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%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P Zero Trofeo R
Number of tests
15
1
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
2.0
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
216
5

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
92%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
77%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
59%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
59%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
47%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
59%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
70%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
54%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
61%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
61%

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