Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

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Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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Test Profile

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Powerproof 2

P Zero (PZ5)

Number of tests

3

4

14

2

Best position

#1

#6

#1

Average position

4.0

3.3

3.4

8.0

3.0

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

54

—

70

91

17

Wet

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

80%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

64%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Nokian Powerproof 2

86%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

93%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Nokian Powerproof 2

74%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

76%

Dry

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Nokian Powerproof 2

71%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

96%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

88%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

87%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

74%

Costs

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Powerproof 2

P Zero (PZ5)

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Dry

Comfort

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