Segment
1. Michelin e.Primacy Premium2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 71% compared to 69% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin e.Primacy Very good2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Michelin e.Primacy Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Michelin e.Primacy Rating: Sufficient | 1,3 | 3,9 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,3 | |||||
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