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Comparison: Michelin Primacy HP vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Michelin Primacy HP
MichelinMichelin

Primacy HP

R16 – R19
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (70%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Michelin Primacy HP has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy HP
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
—
10
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
6.0
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
38
117

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
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%

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