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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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 (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
4
3
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.0
4.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
111
54

Wet

Wet
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%

Dry

Dry
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry lane changing
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
54%

Costs

Costs
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

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