Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Upper-middle

Nokian

WetProof

VS

Pilot Sport 5

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

WetProof

Pilot Sport 5

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

14

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

5.6

3.4

9.0

Latest test

2023

2026

2025

Available sizes

47

70

225

Wet

Nokian WetProof

84%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian WetProof

72%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian WetProof

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet handling

Nokian WetProof

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet braking

Nokian WetProof

85%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian WetProof

91%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry

Nokian WetProof

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Nokian WetProof

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry handling

Nokian WetProof

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Dry lane changing

Nokian WetProof

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

91%

Dry driving behavior

Nokian WetProof

71%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Comfort

Nokian WetProof

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

Nokian WetProof

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Interior noise

Nokian WetProof

69%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

Comfort

Nokian WetProof

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Costs

Nokian WetProof

60%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Nokian WetProof

61%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Mileage

Nokian WetProof

56%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Price/value

Nokian WetProof

46%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

63%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

WetProof

Pilot Sport 5

Ecsta PS71

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Dry

Comfort

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