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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS91 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 36% of the Kumho Ecsta PS91. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS91 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS91 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Kumho Ecsta PS91 has B wet grip rating, whereas 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has A rating. We also know where Ecsta PS91 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS91
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
5
14
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.4
5.5
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
50
719

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 11 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Dry lane changing
Kumho Ecsta PS91
68%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dry steering response
Kumho Ecsta PS91
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Dry Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS91
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS91
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS91
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS91
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
88%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS91
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS91
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS91
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet safety
Kumho Ecsta PS91
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Exterior Noise
Kumho Ecsta PS91
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS91
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS91
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS91
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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