Segment
1. Pirelli P ZERO Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS91 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Pirelli P ZERO
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Today’s text comparison will focus on two popular tyre models, the Kumho Ecsta PS91 and the Pirelli P ZERO. Both are summer tyres made predominantly for optimum performance in warmer weather.
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Originating from South Korea (KR), the Kumho Ecsta PS91 is classified as an ‘UUHP’ (Ultra-Ultra High Performance) tyre. Despite being rated low on our rating scale at 21%, the PS91 consistently lands in 7th place in all the comparative tests.
According to tests conducted by SportAuto and Sportscars, the PS91 ranked 7th out of 7 and 9 tyre products respectively. Although the tyre did not achieve a top position, it should not be disregarded as it's one of the selected products reviewed by professionals in the tyre industry. For more information, make sure to visit the brand's manufacturer page.
Pirelli P ZERO
Looking at the Italian (IT) competitor, Pirelli P ZERO, one can observe mixed reviews. Whilst our own rating scale shows a 0% score, don't dismiss this tyre just yet. In all conducted tests by SportAuto and Sportscars, Pirelli P ZERO achieved more favorable positions than the Kumho Ecsta PS91. It ranked 5th out of 7 tyre products in SportAuto's test, and 6th out of 9 in Sportscars' test.
The highlight comes from the Sportauto test, where the Pirelli P ZERO absolutely shines by securing first position out of 7. This indicates that, in certain conditions, the Pirelli P ZERO outshines the rest of the competition. For detailed information about the Pirelli P ZERO, be sure to visit Pirelli's summer tyre collections.
Verdict
In sum, both the Kumho Ecsta PS91 and Pirelli P ZERO have their own strengths. Based off of our data, the Pirelli P ZERO achieves higher rankings in mutual tests and appears to be a more capable performer overall. However, the Kumho Ecsta PS91 holds its own, remaining a constant contender in various tests. Always remember that the results of these tests can change according to various external factors such as driving style, vehicle type, and road conditions.
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Number of tests
Best position in test
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Average position in tests
1. Pirelli P ZERO 6.06
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO Highly recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS91 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO Good2. Kumho Ecsta PS91 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 9,5 | 9,4 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS91 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 7,3 | 8,4 | 5,9 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 7,4 | 9,2 | 9,4 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS91 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 6 | 7,6 | 7 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS91 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 7,5 | 6 | 8,8 | 7,3 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Highly recommended | 9,3 | 9,2 | 9,7 | 7,7 | |||
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