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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nexen N Fera Primus (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 74% of the Nexen N Fera Primus. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the N Fera Primus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Number of tests
10
7
Best position
#2
#6
Average position
6.0
11.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
117
69

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nexen N Fera Primus
78%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Nexen N Fera Primus
85%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nexen N Fera Primus
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
49%
Nexen N Fera Primus
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nexen N Fera Primus
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Nexen N Fera Primus
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Nexen N Fera Primus
76%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Nexen N Fera Primus
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nexen N Fera Primus
77%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Nexen N Fera Primus
75%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Nexen N Fera Primus
79%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nexen N Fera Primus
76%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
45%
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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