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Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

Nokian WetProofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

WetProof

5.9
R14 – R20
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

5.2
R15 – R21
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.6
R16 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Nokian
WetProof
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
14
21
10
13
Best position
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
5.6
11.9
6.0
4.3
Latest test
2023
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
47
165
109
123

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Nokian WetProof
86%
Nokian
WetProof
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Nokian WetProof
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
53%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Wet Handling
Nokian WetProof
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WetProof
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WetProof
93%
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WetProof
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
52%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Dry Performance
Nokian WetProof
83%
Nokian
WetProof
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Nokian WetProof
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Dry Handling
Nokian WetProof
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Comfort & Noise
Nokian WetProof
100%
Nokian
WetProof
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Nokian WetProof
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Economy
Nokian WetProof
66%
Nokian
WetProof
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WetProof
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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