Comparison: Linglong Sport Master vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Budget

Linglong

Sport Master

VS

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Test Profile

Sport Master

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

8

3

4

14

Best position

#1

Average position

9.5

4.0

3.3

3.4

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

113

54

—

70

Wet

Linglong Sport Master

72%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Wet handling

Linglong Sport Master

74%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Aquaplaning - cross

Linglong Sport Master

57%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Linglong Sport Master

72%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet braking

Linglong Sport Master

78%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet circle cornering

Linglong Sport Master

59%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Dry

Linglong Sport Master

64%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Linglong Sport Master

71%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Linglong Sport Master

53%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Costs

Linglong Sport Master

61%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Linglong Sport Master

65%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Price/value

Linglong Sport Master

61%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Comfort

Linglong Sport Master

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Linglong Sport Master

83%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Comfort

Linglong Sport Master

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2026	245/45 R19	View

Comparison: Linglong Sport Master vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Sport Master

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

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Dry

Costs

Comfort

Dimensions and prices

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