Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

VS

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Roadhawk

5.7

R15 – R21

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Pilot Sport 5

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Test Profile

Primacy 4

Ecsta HS52

Roadhawk

Number of tests

20

10

21

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

3.5

6.0

11.9

Latest test

2022

2026

2024

Available sizes

384

104

164

Wet

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Firestone Roadhawk

71%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Firestone Roadhawk

67%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Primacy 4

59%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Firestone Roadhawk

72%

Wet handling

Michelin Primacy 4

77%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Firestone Roadhawk

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 4

73%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Firestone Roadhawk

79%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Firestone Roadhawk

78%

Wet side guide

Michelin Primacy 4

68%

Firestone Roadhawk

92%

Wet performance

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

55%

Firestone Roadhawk

24%

Dry

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Firestone Roadhawk

85%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 4

91%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Firestone Roadhawk

83%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Firestone Roadhawk

88%

Dry driving behavior

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Firestone Roadhawk

75%

Dry steering response

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Firestone Roadhawk

100%

Dry performance

Michelin Primacy 4

90%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

72%

Firestone Roadhawk

66%

Offroad

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Firestone Roadhawk

71%

Exterior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Firestone Roadhawk

62%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Firestone Roadhawk

67%

Interior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

82%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Firestone Roadhawk

77%

Costs

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Firestone Roadhawk

70%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Firestone Roadhawk

74%

Mileage

Michelin Primacy 4

93%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Firestone Roadhawk

64%

Fuel efficiency

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Firestone Roadhawk

78%

Price/value

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Firestone Roadhawk

61%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View

Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

Primacy 4

Ecsta HS52

Roadhawk

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