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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nokian Powerproof vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Nokian PowerproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian
Powerproof
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
10
11
3
Best position
#2
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
7.5
4.7
Latest test
2026
2022
2026
Available sizes
104
53
126

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Nokian Powerproof
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Nokian Powerproof
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Nokian Powerproof
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nokian Powerproof
64%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nokian Powerproof
65%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Nokian Powerproof
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Nokian Powerproof
54%

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