Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4 S

VS

Ecsta HS52

Primacy 5

8.4

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta HS52

Primacy 5

Number of tests

10

3

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

2.1

6.0

4.7

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

195

104

126

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

95%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

70%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta HS52

Primacy 5

Test Profile

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Dry

Comfort

Costs

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