81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
78/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
38 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs Nexen N Priz 4S — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Ecsta HS51 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Nexen N Priz 4S if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Ecsta HS51 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 78 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ecsta HS51 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 59 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ecsta HS51 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 76 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Priz 4S leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ecsta HS51 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecsta HS51 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta HS51 | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 66 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Nexen N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 78 |
| Dry | 88 | 83 |
| Wet | 85 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 71 |
| Comfort | 84 | 82 |
| Noise | 70 | 97 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 75 |
| Handling | 80 | 66 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Ecsta HS51 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that offers performance comparable to premium brands for daily driving. While most users praise its wet and dry grip, comfort, and longevity, a subset of reviewers reports inconsistent experiences regarding sidewall stiffness and rapid tread wear.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily commuting
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Impressive tread life for many users, often exceeding 30,000 miles
Cons
- Reports of soft sidewalls leading to handling 'wobble' or lack of feedback
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some users reporting premature failure
- Occasional issues with aquaplaning in heavy rain
- Not recommended for high-performance or aggressive cornering
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles or those driving at high speeds noted concerns regarding sidewall stability and cornering precision.
- Drivers of compact and mid-sized sedans generally report the highest satisfaction regarding noise levels and overall comfort.
The Nexen N Priz 4S presents a polarized user experience, often praised for its affordability and competent performance in dry and light snowy conditions. However, significant inconsistencies in wet-weather traction and tread longevity lead to widely varying reports, ranging from excellent value to safety concerns.
Pros
- Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
- Reliable traction in dry conditions
- Effective performance in light to moderate snow
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent and potentially dangerous wet-weather grip
- Reports of rapid or uneven tread wear
- Poor lateral stability and understeer in challenging conditions
- Performance degradation over time
Observations
- Users with FWD vehicles reported significant improvements in snow traction compared to stock tires.
- Drivers of heavier or high-performance vehicles noted more pronounced issues with wet-weather understeer and premature wear.
- Performance appears highly subjective based on regional climate, with users in mountainous or high-precipitation areas reporting lower satisfaction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta HS51 | B · Nexen N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Kumho
78
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Nexen N Priz 4S if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen N Priz 4S scores 97 vs 70 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 85 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 80 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 88 vs 83 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta HS51
Tire B · Nexen N Priz 4S
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.