Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho Ecsta HS51 and Michelin Primacy 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.