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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R22
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.3
R16 – R22
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.5
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
10
15
14
Best position
#1
#2
#1
Average position
13.6
9.0
3.4
Latest test
2021
2025
2026
Available sizes
430
225
70

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Price/value
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%

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