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    Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Ecsta PS91 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 25 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Kumho Ecsta PS91 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS91 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Kumho Ecsta PS91 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Ecsta PS91Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used619
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.85.0
    Latest test20232026
    Tire Lab Score85.594.2

    Tire Lab Score

    85.5
    Very Good · Summer
    94.2
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Ecsta PS91Michelin Pilot Sport 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    21
    Avg rank 4.5
    8612
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.2
    2
    Avg rank 3.8
    498
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    111
    Avg rank 5.3
    644
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.0
    15
    Michelin Pilot Sport 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Avg rank 6.3
    22
    Kumho Ecsta PS91

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.2 for the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.6 for the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PS91 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    The Kumho Ecsta PS91 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PS91 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS91 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PS91.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Ecsta PS91 appears in 6 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 19, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →