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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
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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 (59%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
10
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
6.0
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
182
104

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
40%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%

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