Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS91
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 (85%) than Kumho (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 16% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS91 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the Ecsta PS91 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has A wet grip rating, whereas 68% of Kumho Ecsta PS91 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States and Ecsta PS91 is made in Korea.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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SportAuto
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Summer
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2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Performance comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Kumho Ecsta PS91
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
