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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (52%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
1
20
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
6.0
3.5
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
73
367

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
96%
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
93%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
73%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
73%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%

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