Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4 S

VS

Ecsta HS52

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta HS52

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

10

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

2.1

6.0

9.0

Latest test

2025

2026

2025

Available sizes

193

104

225

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

95%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

70%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta HS52

Ecsta PS71

Test Profile

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