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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
Michelin e.PrimacyPremium
MichelinMichelin

e.Primacy

7.1
R15 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Michelin
e.Primacy
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
4
4
24
21
Best position
#2
#2
#3
#1
#1
Average position
6.0
3.3
12.0
2.7
1.7
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
109
40
111
302
135

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Michelin e.Primacy
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
62%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Wet performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Michelin e.Primacy
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
63%

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