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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (85%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
15
19
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
2.1
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
216
185

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 36 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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