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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
31
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
69
117

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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