Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Primacy 3
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Kumho (54%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 77% compared to 54% of the Michelin Primacy 3. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Michelin Primacy 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Primacy 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 79% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (92%) of the Michelin Primacy 3 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Michelin Primacy 3 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R16 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 3 69 dB2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Recommended | 149 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 9 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 3 Rating: Recommended | 136 | 57 | 45 | 17 | 8 | ||
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