Tyre comparison
Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The Ecsta PS71 usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Best road all-rounder in the class, with unusually long life.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Ecsta PS71 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 60 | 88 (higher) |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 60 | 86 (higher) |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 57 | 86 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Ecsta PS71
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet braking 30.2 m (2nd of three UHP tyres compared); other metrics not read.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport 5
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet brake 29.2 m; TR beats FK520 8-1; long wear; weakest RR in TR 2025 test.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Ecsta PS71 or the Pilot Sport 5?
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The Ecsta PS71 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.