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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Nokian Powerproof 2Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof 2

7.6
R16 – R21
Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.6
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian
Powerproof 2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
10
3
13
Best position
#2
#6
#1
Average position
6.0
9.0
4.3
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
Available sizes
109
91
123

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Nokian Powerproof 2
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Nokian Powerproof 2
52%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Nokian Powerproof 2
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Nokian Powerproof 2
72%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Nokian Powerproof 2
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Nokian Powerproof 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Nokian Powerproof 2
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Nokian Powerproof 2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%

Tread pattern comparison

Kumho Ecsta HS52
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