Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta HS51

R14 – R18

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

8.4

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Ecsta HS51

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Number of tests

10

4

3

Best position

#1

Average position

9.3

3.3

4.7

Latest test

2021

2026

Available sizes

98

—

126

Wet

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS51

97%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS51

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS51

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS51

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Wet performance

Kumho Ecsta HS51

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Michelin Primacy 5

79%

Dry

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS51

78%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Dry performance

Kumho Ecsta HS51

66%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Michelin Primacy 5

88%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS51

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS51

76%

Costs

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS51

54%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Ecsta HS51

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Test Profile

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Dry

Comfort

Costs

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