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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
5
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
4.4
9.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
42
225

Wet

Wet
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet performance
Michelin Alpin A4
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Alpin A4
70%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
59%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin A4
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%

Ice

Ice
Michelin Alpin A4
84%

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