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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Michelin e.Primacy

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
Michelin e.PrimacyPremium
MichelinMichelin

e.Primacy

7.1
R15 – R21
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
Primacy 5
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
10
3
4
Best position
#2
#1
#3
Average position
6.0
4.7
12.0
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
126
111

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
54%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

Dimensions and prices

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