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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

VS

Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

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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 (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

14

10

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

3.4

6.0

Latest test

2026

2026

Available sizes

70

104

Wet

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Dry

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Costs

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Price/value

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Mileage

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Comfort

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

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Dimensions and prices

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