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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (84%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4S and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
4
Best position
#1
Average position
4.0
Latest test
2026
Available sizes
54

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
81%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
84%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
75%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Dry Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
82%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
76%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
96%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
75%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
52%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
52%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Economy
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
76%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
76%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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