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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Hankook ION Evo

Michelin e.PrimacyPremium
MichelinMichelin

e.Primacy

7.1
R15 – R21
Kumho Ecsta HS51Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS51

R14 – R18
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
Hankook ION EvoPremium
HankookHankook

ION Evo

9.0
R17 – R22
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Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Michelin
Primacy 5
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
4
10
5
1
Best position
#3
#1
#1
#1
Average position
12.0
9.3
4.8
1.0
Latest test
2025
2021
2026
2025
Available sizes
111
99
158
66

Wet

Wet
Michelin e.Primacy
66%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
56%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin e.Primacy
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Dry

Dry
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Hankook ION Evo
78%

Costs

Costs
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
54%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Hankook ION Evo
82%

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