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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 S is made - United States.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
10
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.1
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
195
104

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%

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