Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4 S

VS

Ecsta HS52

P Zero (PZ5)

8.5

R21 – R23

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Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta HS52

P Zero (PZ5)

Number of tests

10

2

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

2.1

6.0

3.0

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

193

104

17

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

93%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

76%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

64%

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%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

95%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

88%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

96%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

87%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

70%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

74%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta HS52

P Zero (PZ5)

Test Profile

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