Tests 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 307 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (dry braking)
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta HS51 is ahead, 72–67
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Tests 75 · 6 tests Owners 69 · 1,662 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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72
Dry
Ecsta HS51 +274Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 76 Reviews found online 64 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
75
Wet
Ecsta HS51 +176Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 79 Reviews found online 68 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
60
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Reviews found online 54 – -
80
Comfort
Cinturato P7 +1169Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 92 – Reviews found online 62 69 -
59
Noise
Ecsta HS51 +766Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 54 65 Reviews found online 65 – -
58
Treadwear
Ecsta HS51 +1270Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 60 73 Reviews found online 56 65 -
61
Handling
Ecsta HS51 +768Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 Ecsta HS51 Reviews found online 61 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 72 |
| Dry | 72 | 74 |
| Wet | 75 | 76 |
| Snow | 60 | – |
| Comfort | 80 | 69 |
| Noise | 59 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 70 |
| Handling | 61 | 68 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Cinturato P7
72
/ 100
Ecsta HS51
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato P7 | Ecsta HS51 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 92% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +8.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% #8/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 75% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +19.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 97% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 51% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 82% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −30.7 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | 59% #20/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +13.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 9% #11/12 · 2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −90.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −1.2 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 97% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #7/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato P7
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Strong dry traction, stability, and confident cornering grip
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear and reduced mileage lifespan
- Noticeable increase in road noise and harshness as the tread wears down
- Subpar wet-weather and cold-temperature grip compared to competitors
Tire B Ecsta HS51
Pros
- Impressive wet and dry weather traction
- Excellent value for money compared to tier-one premium brands
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a wobbly or loose feeling during aggressive cornering
- Some users experienced faster-than-expected tread wear on the front axle
- Occasional complaints regarding poor steering feedback and high-speed handling at the limit
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 | B · Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 49 | 27 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 260 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta HS51
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51 — better treadwear, noise and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 70 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 66 vs 59 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 68 vs 61 on handling.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta HS51
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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.