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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (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 PS91 was done in 2015, compared to when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Kumho Ecsta PS91 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (69%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S also have B wet ratings. We also know where Ecsta PS91 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Number of tests
5
Best position
#7
Average position
7.4
Latest test
2023
Available sizes
50

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
99%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
97%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Dry lane changing
Kumho Ecsta PS91
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Dry steering response
Kumho Ecsta PS91
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS91
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS91
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
93%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
96%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS91
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
87%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
94%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
91%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS91
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
91%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%

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