Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS91 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS91
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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.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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| Dimensions | R18 - R23 | R18 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta PS91 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS91 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS91 Rating: Good | |||||||
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