Tyre comparison
Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
It depends on how you drive. Choose the Ecsta V730 for wet grip. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 for dry grip. The Ecsta V730 usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Track-biased road tyre; OE on GT3-class cars.
Extreme performance (200TW) · 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 V730 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 67 | 75 (higher) |
| Road + track days | 62 (higher) | 61 |
| Spirited roads | 62 | 63 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other extreme 200TW tyres.
Ecsta V730
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
- Year
- 2024
Tire Rack 2024: 'a little less grip than the others'.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Cup 2 R tests only (dry-braking best); wet weak; maker positioning.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Ecsta V730 or the Pilot Sport Cup 2?
It depends on how you drive. Choose the Ecsta V730 for wet grip. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 for dry grip. The Ecsta V730 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.