Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 67 · 9 reviews
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect vs Kumho Ecsta V730 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect is ahead, 69–60
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect +273Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 76 76 -
71
Wet
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect +3437Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 67 25 -
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Snow
No comparison50Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Reviews found online – 37 -
68
Comfort
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect +662Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Reviews found online 66 55 -
69
Noise
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect +465Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 64 63 -
59
Treadwear
Ecsta V730 +362Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Reviews found online 54 60 -
74
Handling
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect +668Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect Ecsta V730 Reviews found online 74 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect | Kumho Ecsta V730 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 60 |
| Dry | 75 | 73 |
| Wet | 71 | 37 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 68 | 62 |
| Noise | 69 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 62 |
| Handling | 74 | 68 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
60
/ 100
Ecsta V730
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
Pros
- Significant lap time improvements and reliable dry grip
- Enhanced wet performance and aquaplaning resistance compared to predecessor tires
- Surprising daily driving comfort and compliance
Cons
- Initial tread scrubbing and vibration when brand new
- Can struggle under extremely high track temperatures (e.g., 54C)
- Some users reported soft sidewalls or vague feedback near the limit
Tire B Ecsta V730
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and predictable handling characteristics at the limit.
- High heat tolerance with minimal 'greasy' drop-off during long track sessions.
- Superior tread life and durability compared to many direct 200TW competitors.
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance, particularly with standing water or worn tread.
- Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating temperature, making them poor for cold-weather street use.
- Harsh ride quality and high road noise due to the stiff sidewall construction.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect | B · Kumho Ecsta V730 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 6 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
60
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta V730
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V730 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 71 vs 37 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 68 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 74 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect scores 69 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta V730
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.