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

Budget

Nexen

N Fera Primus

VS

Ecsta HS52

7.6

R13 – R20

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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 N Fera Primus and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

N Fera Primus

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

7

10

Best position

#6

#2

Average position

11.7

6.0

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

69

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.

Dry

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Dry braking

Nexen N Fera Primus

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Dry handling

Nexen N Fera Primus

92%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Wet

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

91%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nexen N Fera Primus

93%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Wet braking

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Wet circle cornering

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Wet handling

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

94%

Comfort

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Comfort

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

91%

Exterior noise

Nexen N Fera Primus

91%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Interior noise

Nexen N Fera Primus

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Costs

Confidence

Nexen N Fera Primus

80%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Mileage

Nexen N Fera Primus

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Price/value

Nexen N Fera Primus

80%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Rolling resistance

Nexen N Fera Primus

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

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

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2024	215/55 R17	View
ADAC	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View