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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. Hankook Ventus Evo vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Michelin e.PrimacyPremium
MichelinMichelin

e.Primacy

7.1
R15 – R21
Hankook Ventus EvoPremium
HankookHankook

Ventus Evo

9.8
R17 – R22
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
e.Primacy
Hankook
Ventus Evo
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
10
4
5
24
Best position
#2
#3
#1
#1
Average position
6.0
12.0
2.8
2.7
Latest test
2026
2025
2026
2025
Available sizes
109
111
139
302

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
66%
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Michelin e.Primacy
56%
Hankook Ventus Evo
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin e.Primacy
68%
Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Hankook Ventus Evo
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
64%
Hankook Ventus Evo
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Hankook Ventus Evo
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Hankook Ventus Evo
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Michelin e.Primacy
83%
Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Hankook Ventus Evo
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Hankook Ventus Evo
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Hankook Ventus Evo
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%

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