Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
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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 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 64% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 SUV and the Ecsta PS71 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV also have A wet ratings. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made - Poland/Spain.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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| Dimensions | R17 - R23 | R17 - R22 | |
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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 SUV Exemplary
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Offroad
(Overall rating)Grass traction
Gravel traction
Handling on gravel
Sand traction
Mud traction
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
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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