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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

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 (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 84% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
15
3
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
4.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
225
126

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet performance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
79%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
88%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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Dimensions and prices

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