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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.6
R16 – R21
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
10
10
13
3
Best position
#1
#2
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
6.0
4.3
4.7
Latest test
2018
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
182
104
123
126

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
40%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%

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