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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (79%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 85% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the P Zero (PZ5) 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 (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
3
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.0
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
54
17

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
51%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
37%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Dry Performance
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
76%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%
Dry Lane Change
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Comfort & Noise
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
52%
Economy
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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