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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli SCORPION (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Pirelli SCORPION Premium
PirelliPirelli

SCORPION

R13 – 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%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli SCORPION first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the Pirelli SCORPION also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
SCORPION
Number of tests
15
—
Best position
#2
—
Average position
9.0
—
Latest test
2025
—
Available sizes
216
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Pirelli SCORPION
98%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Pirelli SCORPION
91%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Pirelli SCORPION
100%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Pirelli SCORPION
94%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Pirelli SCORPION
92%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Pirelli SCORPION
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Pirelli SCORPION
97%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Pirelli SCORPION
97%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Pirelli SCORPION
98%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Pirelli SCORPION
98%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Handling on gravel
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Pirelli SCORPION
96%
Grass traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Pirelli SCORPION
99%
Gravel traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Pirelli SCORPION
97%
Mud traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Pirelli SCORPION
100%
Sand traction
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Pirelli SCORPION
85%

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