Segment
2. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Upper-middle
Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (52%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 92% compared to 45% of the Kumho Ecsta HS51. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS51 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (71%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS51 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France and Ecsta HS51 is made in China.
| # | GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R14 - R18 | |
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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. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Exemplary2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Satisfactory2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta HS51 ? dB