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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 4

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 (85%) than Kumho (58%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (53%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Michelin Primacy 4
63%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Michelin Primacy 4
69%
Best: Debica Presto UHP2 (96.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza T005 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Best in category: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Best in category: Continental EcoContact 6 (90.5%)
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Best in category: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (96.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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