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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was done in 2021, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato P7 C2 and the Ecsta HS51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (67%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS51 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Number of tests
9
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.8
9.3
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
92
98

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
93%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
86%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
84%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
68%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
64%
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
65%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
46%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
84%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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