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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Nokian Powerproof 2Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof 2

7.6
R16 – R21
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
Hankook ION FlexClimateUpper-middle
HankookHankook

ION FlexClimate

9.0
R17 – R21
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
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Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof 2
Michelin
Primacy 5
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
3
5
1
10
Best position
#6
#1
#1
#2
Average position
9.0
4.8
1.0
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
91
158
27
109

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
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof 2
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof 2
52%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof 2
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%

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