Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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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 (80%) than Kumho (56%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 96% compared to 90% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R16 - R21 | |
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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good
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Mutual tests
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| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | |||||||
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