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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero R vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero R has a better rating of 98% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero R was done in 2026, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero R
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.0
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
30
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero R
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero R
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero R
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero R
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%

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