Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4 S

VS

Ecsta PS71

Primacy 5

8.4

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta PS71

Primacy 5

Number of tests

10

15

3

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

2.1

9.0

4.7

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

195

225

126

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

84%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

95%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

96%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

70%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta PS71

Primacy 5

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Dry

Comfort

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