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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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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 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 78% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings.

# Michelin Pilot Sport 5
/95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
/78%

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Die Reifentester
Die Reifentester Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Rating: Good
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Rating: Very good
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