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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

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 PS71 has a better rating of 83% compared to 76% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (76%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
13
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
123
225

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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