Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

VS

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

9.4

R16 – R20

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Test Profile

Primacy 4

Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

Number of tests

20

15

4

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

3.5

9.0

3.3

Latest test

2022

2025

2026

Available sizes

384

225

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Wet

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Primacy 4

59%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Wet handling

Michelin Primacy 4

77%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 4

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Wet performance

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Dry

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 4

91%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry driving behavior

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Dry performance

Michelin Primacy 4

90%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Offroad

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Grass traction

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Gravel traction

Michelin Primacy 4

82%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

78%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Exterior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Interior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

82%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

Costs

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Fuel efficiency

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

83%

Mileage

Michelin Primacy 4

93%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Price/value

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

63%

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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 4

Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

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