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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Michelin Alpin A4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin A4

R14 – R17
VS
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.5
R17 – R22
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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 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
5
5
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.4
4.4
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
42
99

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
61%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
74%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
78%
Dry
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
80%
Snow
Michelin Alpin A4
70%
Comfort
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
59%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Costs
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Ice
Michelin Alpin A4
84%

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