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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Michelin Primacy 4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

5.7
R15 – R21
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
20
10
21
3
Best position
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
3.5
6.0
11.9
4.7
Latest test
2022
2026
2024
2026
Available sizes
384
104
164
126

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
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%
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%
Michelin Primacy 5
79%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Michelin Primacy 5
88%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
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%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
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%

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