Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests

    → See full Kumho vs Michelin brand comparison

    Kumho Ecsta V730 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 V730 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appear in 11 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 V730 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Kumho Ecsta V730 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Ecsta V730Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used110
    Best rank#3#1
    Avg rank4.56.5
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score92.3

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    92.3
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Ecsta V730Michelin Primacy 4 PlusWinner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    Kumho Ecsta V730
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 7.7
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta V730.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Kumho Ecsta V730 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta V730.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta V730 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 V730.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta V730 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta V730.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta V730 or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta V730.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Ecsta V730 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta V730.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta V730.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Ecsta V730 appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in 10.

    Also compare

    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →