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Comparison: Nexen N Fera Primus vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 74% of the Nexen N Fera Primus. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the N Fera Primus and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
N Fera Primus
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
7
10
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
11.7
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
69
117

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
78%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Wet Braking
Nexen N Fera Primus
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Wet Handling
Nexen N Fera Primus
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen N Fera Primus
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
49%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N Fera Primus
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N Fera Primus
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Dry Braking
Nexen N Fera Primus
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Dry Handling
Nexen N Fera Primus
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
77%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Noise Exterior
Nexen N Fera Primus
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Noise Interior
Nexen N Fera Primus
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N Fera Primus
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Mileage
Nexen N Fera Primus
59%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
45%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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