Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Budget

Maxxis

Premitra AS AP3

VS

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7

R17 – R21

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Test Profile

Premitra AS AP3

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Number of tests

13

2

3

Best position

#4

#1

Average position

8.8

3.0

4.0

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

530

17

54

Wet

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

80%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Wet handling

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

66%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

64%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

79%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

93%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Wet braking

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

63%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

76%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

85%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

68%

Comfort

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

87%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

72%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

74%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Comfort

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

67%

Costs

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Rolling resistance

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

60%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Price/value

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

71%

Mileage

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

50%

Dry

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry handling

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

68%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

96%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry braking

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

76%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

88%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Premitra AS AP3

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Test Profile

Wet

Comfort

Costs

Dry

Dimensions and prices

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