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1. Pirelli SCORPION Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Pirelli SCORPION
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kumho (60%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli SCORPION first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the SCORPION were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (78%) of the Pirelli SCORPION also have A wet ratings.
| # | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
| Pirelli SCORPION
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| Dimensions | R17 - R22 | R18 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Pirelli SCORPION 3.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli SCORPION Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Pirelli SCORPION Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Gravel traction
Sand traction
Handling on gravel
Grass traction
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Pirelli Scorpion Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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