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Comparison: Pirelli SCORPION vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Pirelli SCORPION Premium
PirelliPirelli

SCORPION

R13 – R22
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli SCORPION was done in 2024, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Pirelli SCORPION dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
SCORPION
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
—
15
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
9.0
Latest test
—
2025
Available sizes
60
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Dry braking
Pirelli SCORPION
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Dry handling
Pirelli SCORPION
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Wet braking
Pirelli SCORPION
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli SCORPION
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Wet handling
Pirelli SCORPION
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli SCORPION
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli SCORPION
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Exterior noise
Pirelli SCORPION
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli SCORPION
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli SCORPION
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Offroad
Confidence
Pirelli SCORPION
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Handling on gravel
Pirelli SCORPION
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Grass traction
Pirelli SCORPION
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Gravel traction
Pirelli SCORPION
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Mud traction
Pirelli SCORPION
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Sand traction
Pirelli SCORPION
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%

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