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

Budget

Nexen

N Fera Primus

VS

Ecsta HS52

7.6

R13 – R20

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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

N Fera Primus

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

7

10

Best position

#6

#2

Average position

11.7

6.0

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

69

117

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 36 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

93%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Dry braking

Nexen N Fera Primus

94%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

99%

Dry handling

Nexen N Fera Primus

91%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

93%

Wet

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

91%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nexen N Fera Primus

92%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nexen N Fera Primus

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Wet braking

Nexen N Fera Primus

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Wet circle cornering

Nexen N Fera Primus

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

81%

Wet handling

Nexen N Fera Primus

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

95%

Comfort

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

94%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

95%

Exterior noise

Nexen N Fera Primus

93%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Interior noise

Nexen N Fera Primus

94%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

94%

Comfort

Nexen N Fera Primus

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Costs

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

90%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

95%

Mileage

Nexen N Fera Primus

83%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Price Mileage Ratio

Nexen N Fera Primus

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

99%

Rolling resistance

Nexen N Fera Primus

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

91%

Fuel Consumption

Nexen N Fera Primus

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

99%

Sustainability

Nexen N Fera Primus

98%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Tyre Weight

Nexen N Fera Primus

92%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Price/value

Nexen N Fera Primus

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2024	215/55 R17	View
ADAC	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View