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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Pirelli P ZERO vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Pirelli
P ZERO
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
5
17
14
28
Best position
#7
#1
#2
#1
Average position
7.4
6.1
5.5
2.3
Latest test
2023
2020
2025
2026
Available sizes
50
332
700
67

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS91
62%
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS91
71%
Pirelli P ZERO
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
59%
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS91
71%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
69%
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS91
67%
Pirelli P ZERO
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS91
64%
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Dry lane changing
Kumho Ecsta PS91
52%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
80%
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
64%
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Dry steering response
Kumho Ecsta PS91
43%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS91
71%
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
71%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS91
60%
Pirelli P ZERO
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
72%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS91
52%
Pirelli P ZERO
53%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS91
52%
Pirelli P ZERO
51%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Continental PremiumContact 7
72%

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