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

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
VS
Nexen N Fera PrimusBudget
NexenNexen

N Fera Primus

7.4
R15 – R19
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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 Ecsta HS52 and the N Fera Primus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

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.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
87%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
81%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
92%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
93%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
91%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
80%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
79%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
80%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%

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

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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