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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Nokian Powerproof 2Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof 2

7.8
R16 – R21
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

3.7
R15 – R18
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

7.8
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof 2
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin
Primacy 5
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
4
31
7
15
Best position
#2
#1
#1
#2
Average position
7.3
9.5
4.4
9.0
Latest test
2026
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
91
64
158
227

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof 2
58%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof 2
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet performance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
53%
Dry performance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
64%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Interior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
55%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Offroad
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof 2
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%

Tread pattern comparison

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