Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

R16 – R21

VS

Premium

Pirelli

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7

R17 – R21

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Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Number of tests

19

2

3

Best position

#1

Average position

2.1

3.0

4.0

Latest test

2022

2026

Available sizes

183

17

54

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

87%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

80%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

89%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

64%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

92%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

93%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

86%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

76%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

84%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

78%

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

87%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

90%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

88%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

91%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

96%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry lane changing

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

92%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Dry steering response

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

90%

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

76%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

75%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

78%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

87%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

80%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

74%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

81%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Pilot Sport 4

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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