Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 5

VS

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Primacy 5

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

3

4

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

4.7

3.3

9.0

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

126

—

225

Wet

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet performance

Michelin Primacy 5

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Dry

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Dry performance

Michelin Primacy 5

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Costs

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Primacy 5

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

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