Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle2. Laufenn S Fit EQ Lowcost
Comparison: Laufenn S Fit EQ vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Laufenn (32%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 73% compared to 32% of the Laufenn S Fit EQ. The first tyre test of Laufenn S Fit EQ was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the S Fit EQ and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.
| # | Laufenn S Fit EQ
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.672. Laufenn S Fit EQ 17.5
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Laufenn S Fit EQ Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Laufenn S Fit EQ Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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