Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

VS

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Primacy 4

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

20

10

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

3.5

2.1

9.0

Latest test

2022

2025

Available sizes

384

195

225

Wet

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Primacy 4

59%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

85%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Wet handling

Michelin Primacy 4

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

84%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 4

73%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Wet performance

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Dry

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 4

91%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

95%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

96%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Dry driving behavior

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Dry lane changing

Michelin Primacy 4

90%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Dry steering response

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Dry performance

Michelin Primacy 4

90%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Offroad

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Gravel traction

Michelin Primacy 4

82%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

78%

Grass traction

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

70%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

73%

Interior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

82%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

Costs

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Mileage

Michelin Primacy 4

93%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Fuel efficiency

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

83%

Price/value

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

63%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Primacy 4

Pilot Sport 4 S

Ecsta PS71

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