Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appear in 12 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 Plus if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 10 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.3 | 92.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Avg rank 5.6 264 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 | Avg rank 4.6 45 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Avg rank 8.3 215 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 12.7 11 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 7.7 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.3 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in 10.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
