Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 96% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.