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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Michelin Alpin A4

Michelin

Alpin A4

VS

Kumho Ecsta PS71

Kumho

Ecsta PS71

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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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