Kumho Ecsta HS52

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

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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Ecsta HS52

7.6

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

7.6

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Comfort, Interior noise, Wet circle cornering

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Comfort

Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise

Premium

Primacy 4+

7.8

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise, Dry handling

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

8.7

Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise

Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Dry handling

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

6.9

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort

Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

7.8

Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering

Budget

N Fera Primus

7.4

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross

Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Exterior noise

Premium

Turanza 6

8.1

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Wet braking

Premium

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort

Worse at: Dry handling, Wet braking, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP4

7.5

Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross

Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling

Upper-middle

Advantage

7.0

Better at: Interior noise, Comfort, Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking

Budget

SportControl 2

6.4

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Comfort

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Dry braking

Budget

Speed-Life 3

5.5

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Dry braking, Comfort, Wet circle cornering

Budget

Premitra HP5

5.2

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering

Premium

ULTRAC

4.3

Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Dry handling

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.

History

Ecsta HS512016–20217.1Ecsta 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

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10 Tests 5× Recommended

Summer

225/50 R17

#9 Of 16 Tyres

ADAC2026

9thSatisfactory

Audi A4

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

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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

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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

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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

1 Variants

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Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Kumho's summer car range runs from the Ecsta sport line, led by the new Ecsta Sport PS72 and its sharper Sport S variant, down through the value-sport PS71 and the comfort-leaning Ecsta HS52, finishing with the Solus touring family for quiet, economical everyday driving.

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