Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nexen N Fera Primus vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

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Kumho

Ecsta HS52

VS

N Fera Primus

Ventus Prime 4

7.3

R13 – R23

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

Ecsta HS52

N Fera Primus

Ventus Prime 4

Number of tests

10

6

14

Best position

#2

#10

#2

Average position

6.0

12.7

6.3

Latest test

2026

2024

2026

Available sizes

109

66

532

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance

72%

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

78%

Nexen

N Fera Primus

80%

Hankook

Ventus Prime 4

Wet Braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

90%

Nexen N Fera Primus

85%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

89%

Wet Handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Nexen N Fera Primus

80%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

81%

Wet Circle Cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS52

49%

Nexen N Fera Primus

78%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

83%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Nexen N Fera Primus

77%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

73%

Aquaplaning Cross

Kumho Ecsta HS52

67%

Nexen N Fera Primus

70%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

73%

Dry Performance

80%

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

73%

Nexen

N Fera Primus

86%

Hankook

Ventus Prime 4

Dry Braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

88%

Nexen N Fera Primus

76%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

85%

Dry Handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

72%

Nexen N Fera Primus

70%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

86%

Comfort & Noise

78%

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

77%

Nexen

N Fera Primus

81%

Hankook

Ventus Prime 4

Noise Exterior

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Nexen N Fera Primus

75%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

Noise Interior

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Nexen N Fera Primus

79%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

97%

Ride Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Nexen N Fera Primus

76%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

66%

Economy

54%

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

59%

Nexen

N Fera Primus

79%

Hankook

Ventus Prime 4

Rolling Resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS52

63%

Nexen N Fera Primus

59%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

84%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS52

45%

Nexen N Fera Primus

59%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

73%

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2024	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View

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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nexen N Fera Primus vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

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