In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.
