Segment
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Premium2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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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 (58%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 85% compared to 78% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings.
| # | Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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| Dimensions | R21 - R23 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Test winner2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Recommended2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Rating: Recommended | 133 | 60 | 54 | 19 | 14 | 5 | |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Rating: Recommended | 131 | 62 | 49 | 20 | 15 | 5 | |
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