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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 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%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 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 - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
7
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.0
9.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
118
225

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Interior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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