Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
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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 (79%) than Kumho (60%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the Primacy 3 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Michelin Primacy 3
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R16 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
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 circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 3 71 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 3 Rating: Recommended | 136 | 57 | 45 | 17 | 8 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Recommended | 149 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 9 | ||
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