Segment
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R17 - R24 | |
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The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a summer tyre boasting an average overall rating of 68%. According to AutoBild's tests, it ranks 12th out of 50 tyres, revealing its well-balanced performance and satisfying handling qualities. It particularly stands out for its aquaplaning performance, named as one of its best features in the ACE's test where it secured the 7th position out of 10. Despite these strong features, the Kumho tire demonstrated a slightly higher driving noise. As of today, there are no newer models that have replaced this tyre. More details are available on our Kumho Ecsta PS71 page. Also discover more from Kumho, the manufacturer.
The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, is an Ultra High Performance (UUHP) summer tyre with an impressive overall rating of 85%. In the AutoBild's test, it stands out as the 3rd best out of 50 tyres tested, highlighting its excellent dry handling, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. This tyre also secures 5th position in the ACE test emphasizing its objective wet handling performance. However, discomfort could arise from limited mileage and higher pricing. No newer tyres have replaced this model yet. More information can be found on the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 page. Visit Pirelli for more of their products.
After considering both tyres, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 takes the lead in overall tests, having excelled in a broader range of categories, proving to be a reliable UUHP summer tyre. However, consumers looking for a budget-friendly option with balanced performance may opt for the Kumho Ecsta PS71; despite showing higher driving noise, it offers reasonable pricing and decent handling capacities.
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Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
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Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34.2 | 27.4 | |||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | 34.6 | 32.3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 47 | 18 | 3 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 61.7 | 26.6 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
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