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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Continental UltraContact NXTPremium
ContinentalContinental

UltraContact NXT

9.5
R16 – R20
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Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
3
10
2
Best position
#1
#2
#1
Average position
4.7
6.0
1.0
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
Available sizes
126
104
23

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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