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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 91% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating. We also know where CrossClimate 2 is made - Italy/Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
24
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
151
225

Snow

Snow
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%

Wet

Wet
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Dry

Dry
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%

Costs

Costs
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Interior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

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