Kumho Ecsta HS52

Name: Kumho Ecsta HS52
Brand: Kumho
Availability: InStock
Rating: 76 (10 reviews)

Summer

Price from: £52 47 Sizes

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Kumho Ecsta HS52

Summer

Upper-middle

7.6 /10 Recommended

The HS52 is one of our favorite tires, as the South Korean manufacturer packed a very good performance characteristics with super affordable price. And the best part is that the mileage isn’t compromised, which is usually the case with similar tyres.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

This tyre

Ecsta HS52

7.6

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

6.9

Better at: Comfort, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

7.8

Better at: Rolling resistance

Worse at: Wet braking, Mileage

Upper-middle

Roadhawk

6.0

Better at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking

Upper-middle

Ecsta HS51

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Mileage

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

8.6

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort

Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

8.0

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Wet braking

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

6.9

Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Advantage

7.0

Better at: Comfort, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling - objective

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP4

7.5

Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Upper-middle

Hakka Blue 3

7.2

Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

7.6

Better at: Comfort, Mileage

Worse at: Wet braking

Premium

Primacy 4+

7.8

Better at: Mileage, Comfort

Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

8.7

Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

Better at: Mileage, Wet handling

Worse at: Exterior noise

Budget

N Fera Primus

7.4

Better at: Comfort, Wet handling

Worse at: Mileage, Dry braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Balanced performance with safe handling on both dry and wet roads.

Short braking distances in both dry and wet conditions.

Very good predicted durability with low tread wear.

Low fuel consumption and attractive price-performance ratio.

Quick steering response and strong cornering grip.

Weaknesses

Minor weaknesses in environmental impact and sustainability.

Slightly heavy tire weight.

Steering response can be slightly delayed in certain situations.

Comfort is average, with moderate road noise and rolling comfort.

Reviews

9.6

183 Reviews

Customers like

Good wet grip11×

Good dry grip7×

Quiet running8×

Good value for money12×

Long tread life4×

Customers don't like

Premature wear or tread damage3×

Wet grip limits during cornering or acceleration2×

Imbalance or vibration2×

Disappointing fuel efficiency2×

History

Ecsta HS512016–20216.9Ecsta HS522022–20267.6

2022

Kumho Ecsta HS52 was launched and replaced Kumho Ecsta HS51.

2022

2× Tested

Autobild215/55 R17#3

Autobild215/55 R17#6Good

2023

2× Tested

ADAC205/55 R16#8Good

Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#13

2024

4× Tested

Autobild205/55 R16#2

ADAC215/55 R17#3Good

Vibilagare215/55 R17#3

Autobild205/55 R16#5Good

2026

1× Tested

ADAC225/50 R17#9Satisfactory

Price vs Quality

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Tests (10)

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10 Tests 5× Recommended

Summer

225/50 R17

#9 Of 16 Tyres

ADAC2026

9thSatisfactory

Audi A4

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

···

8.Maxxis Premitra HP6Satisfactory

9.Kumho Ecsta HS52Satisfactory

10.BFGoodrich AdvantageSatisfactory

Summer

205/55 R16

#2 Of 55 Tyres

Autobild2024

2nd

Dry braking: 35,4 mWet braking: 26,1 m

VW Golf

1.Continental PremiumContact 7

ADAC2024

3rdGood

VW T-Roc

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

2.Michelin Primacy 4+Good

3.Kumho Ecsta HS52Good

4.Debica Presto UHP2Satisfactory

Summer

215/55 R17

#3 Of 9 Tyres

Vibilagare2024

3rd

1.Continental PremiumContact 7

2.Nokian Hakka Blue 3

3.Kumho Ecsta HS52

4.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Summer

205/55 R16

#5 Of 20 Tyres

Autobild2024

5thGood

VW Golf

1.Michelin Primacy 4+Exemplary

···

4.GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2Exemplary

5.Kumho Ecsta HS52Good

6.Firestone RoadhawkGood

Summer

205/55 R16

#8 Of 50 Tyres

ADAC2023

8thGood

VW Golf

1.GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2Good

···

7.Continental UltraContactGood

8.Kumho Ecsta HS52Good

9.Hankook Ventus Prime 4Good

Autobild2022

3rd

Dry braking: 35,7 mWet braking: 28,6 m

VW Passat

1.Bridgestone Turanza T005

2.Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Autobild2022

6thGood

VW Passat

1.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Exemplary

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5.Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcorunGood

6.Kumho Ecsta HS52Good

7.Sava Intensa UHP 2Good

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Sizes (47)

0/0 R0

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