Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (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%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the P ZERO 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 (50%) of the Pirelli P ZERO also have A wet ratings.