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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
15
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
216
719

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 30 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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